Benefits and incentives
Employing a school-based apprentice or trainee is cost effective and offers many benefits.
Benefits
The benefits of employing a school-based apprentice or trainee:
An effective way to attract and recruit staff
During a period of unprecedented demand and competition for skilled labour, employers are now viewing school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) as an integral component of their workforce recruitment strategy. Employers train the young person within their work environment in areas where skills are required.
A catalyst for rethinking systems and processes
Employers have reported that training a school-based apprentice or trainee often encourages staff to rethink and challenge existing work practices. Productivity improvements can be an unexpected consequence of employing a school-based apprentice or trainee.
Contributing to their community
A school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SAT) can make a real difference in motivating young people to complete school and work towards their future goals. The SATs program is a collaborative effort between schools, employers, training organisations and others to support young people.
Employer satisfaction
Employers and supervisors often experience a great deal of satisfaction during the process as they help apprentices and trainees mould new skills, gain confidence and make the transition from student to worker.
Incentives
Employers may also benefit from state and federal government incentives for employing a school-based apprentice or trainee. Various incentives are available for eligible employers depending on their location, industry and the student employed.
For more information on state government incentives, refer to Youth Training Incentives on the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations website or phone (07) 3225 2140 or (07) 3006 4145.
For more information on federal government incentives, please contact an Australian Apprenticeships Centre via the website or phone 13 38 73.