Government incentivising small businesses to hire apprentices
Small business owners who take on apprentices in 10 in-demand occupations may receive payments of up to $4,000 per employee. As of July 1, employers may receive up to $4,000, and apprentices up to $2,000, under the Additional Identified Skills Shortage (AISS) scheme, which was unveiled in this year’s federal budget. The apprentices must work [...]