How to employ an apprentice or trainee
There a five steps you must take to employ an apprentice or trainee:
Step 1: Choose the right apprenticeship or traineeship
Step 2: Find the right person
Step 3: Choose a training provider
Step 4: Complete the paperwork
Step 5: Use probation to be sure
These five steps are explained in the Business and employers - Getting started section of the Train and Employ website.
For detailed information about employing school-based apprentices or trainees, go to School-based apprenticeships and traineeships - Facts for employers.
More information:
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Funding and incentives Funding and incentives are available to eligible employers from the Queensland and Commonwealth governments to help meet the costs of employing an apprentice or trainee.
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Group training organisations Phone 1800 819 747 to find a group training organisation that can place an apprentice or trainee with your business as a host employer.
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Australian Apprenticeships Centres Phone 13 38 73 to find an Australian Apprenticeships Centre in your local area that can help you find or sign up an apprentice.
- Be Constructive - Build your future on a trade Be Constructive aims to help you build your future on a trade, whether you're an employer looking for an apprentice/trainee, or an apprentice looking for funding support.
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Be Constructive Employment Directory The Be Constructive Employment Directory is the Queensland building and construction industry's free online job board.
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Get the answers. Email your query to Apprenticeships Info, apprenticeshipsinfo@qld.gov.au
This page was last updated at 21-May-2008
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