Facts for employers
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) enable secondary students to undertake apprenticeships and traineeships while completing their school studies at the same time.
Employing a school-based apprentice or trainee can be very rewarding. The scheme offers employers an effective alternative for attracting and recruiting staff. Employers often view this opportunity as an integral component of their workforce recruitment strategy.
SATs offer employers value for money with many benefits. Employers may benefit from state and federal government incentives for employing school-based apprentices and trainees, depending on the location, industry and young person employed.
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Employing a school-based apprentice or trainee
This section outlines the main elements and costs of school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs).
Benefits and incentives
Employers may be eligible for government incentives when they take on school-based apprentices and trainees.
Employer responsibilities
Employers agree to undertake roles including supervision and paying wages and entitlements.
Tips for employers
How to get the best from your school-based apprentice or trainee.
Help and advice
There are processes that need to be followed if a student is experiencing problems with their school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs).
Support services
Assistance and support is available for school-based apprentices and trainees.