Category Archives: Media Releases

New apprentice wage subsidy will help boost completions

Australia’s group training sector today welcomed the federal government’s extension of the apprentice wage subsidy program to help ensure those who have started their apprenticeships are able to complete. The…

Apprentice employment network welcomes new federal employment and skills minister

Australia’s group training sector today welcomed the appointment of the Hon Stuart Robert as the new Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business. The National Apprentice Employment Network…

Extension of wage subsidy will boost skills training for thousands more apprentices and trainees

Australia’s group training sector has welcomed the federal government’s extension of the successful apprentice wage subsidy program that has seen thousands of new enrolments in skilled jobs. The National Apprentice…

Apprentice employers welcome commencement incentives

Australia’s largest network of employers of apprentices and trainees today welcomed the federal government’s $1.2 billion initiative to boost apprentice commencements. The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) said the measure…

Apprentice employers call for continued government support to avoid market collapse

Australia’s largest network of employers of apprentices and trainees has called on the federal government to continue wage subsidies to prevent apprentice numbers collapsing once the JobKeeper payment is removed…

Prime Minister’s training overhaul provides the opportunity to advance apprenticeships

The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) today welcomed the Prime Minister’s plan for redrawing the national skills and training system to better prepare for a post-COVID recovery. The Chief Executive…

National register will connect apprentices and trainees with employers to safeguard jobs and careers

Apprentices and trainees from small businesses who recently lost their jobs are now able to connect with prospective employers to explore ongoing work, through a new national service launched today.…

National Apprentice Employment Network welcomes expert panel to steer vocational training reform

The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) has welcomed the appointment of the expert panel that will oversee the vital next stage of reform to Australia’s system of vocational education and…

Apprentice employment network welcomes Labor’s appointment of key shadow ministers

The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) has welcomed the appointment of new shadow ministers who will lead the Labor Opposition over the coming term of parliament. The National Executive Officer…

NAEN welcomes skills and training ministers in Morrison government

The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) has welcomed the appointment of ministers who will oversee the key skills and training responsibilities under the re-elected Morrison government. The National Executive Officer…