Funding
Funding is available for vocational development and training which
- targets specific industries and equity groups
- is available for jobseekers and existing workers
- meets NSW economic priorities and strategies, eg skills shortage areas, green skills etc.
Funding is available to
- registered training organisations to provide approved vocational training
- other eligible groups for the development of training, skills development and other vocational education initiatives.
Funding is not paid directly to businesses. It pays for the services available to them. In some cases businesses are expected to contribute to training and the development of resources.
Participants may attract an administration or registration fee. Check with your chosen registered training organisation.
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What is your training need?
- apprenticeship or traineeship
- formal qualifications for staff
- skills training
- training for mature aged workers, disabled workers or other
- customisation to specific business needs
- 'green' skills and work practices
- dealing with the impact of the economic downturn
- strategic business development and vocational training
View these options to help clarify you business' needs.
Ring 13 28 11 and talk to a Training Services Manager from your local Regional State Training Services Office about what could meet your company's needs.
Find a course that meets your company's needs
The following information lists funded and unfunded training. It includes contact details for the training providers.
Note that access to funded courses may be subject to specific eligibility criteria.
Partnerships
Partners are an essential part of the development and support of NSW vocational education and training (VET).
State Training Services - we have managers and staff experienced in industry engagement to give you information and advice on workforce development and training options, and bring together experts from other sources into an effective partnership.
Industry Training Advisory Bodies and peak associations - industry experts who have a critical role in the development of apprenticeship and traineeship training to meet industry specific needs. They provide information and advice on VET to the NSW Government.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) - experts in training and assessing. State Training Services subsidises RTOs to provide training in apprenticeships and traineeships, approved short courses, green skills and energy efficiency. They can assist with customisation of courses to meet industry and employer needs.
Other Government departments like Industry and Investment NSW and Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC)
Assistance for Retrenched Workers is a good example of partnering between Commonwealth and State government departments and community, training and industrial organisations.
Innovation
Looking for help with something unique or innovative to help your industry community or business?
