Economic downturn assistance
Have you become retrenched because of the ongoing economic instability?
Are you having problems competing for jobs because you don't have the skills an employer wants?
On this page:
Help for retrenched workers, apprentices and trainees
Retrenched Workers Training Assistance is available to provide training, employment and personal support services including
- skills assessment
- referral to vocational training
- priority assistance
- help finding work
- liaison with other Commonwealth and State departments and community groups for other services as required.
The Continuing Apprentices Placement Services (CAPS) matches employers with apprentices and trainees who have been retrenched because of the ongoing economic instability. You will need to register to be included in the job matching service. Here are some tips and hints to guide you through the process.
Get more marketable skills
State Training Services funds vocational training in part and full qualifications.
Talk to
- A Job Services Australia agency
- A Registered Training Organisation
- A training course
- A State Training Services staff member
for training in
- Apprenticeships and traineeships
- Full qualifications in diploma and advanced diploma
- Part qualifications
- Green skills
- Energy efficiency training for trades and professionals
Or browse the following for courses:
Financial Assistance
The NSW Government offers a large range of service and support to people and businesses experiencing financial hardship. If you are finding it tough, the Supporting You page offers information on financial, rent, legal and employment assistance.
