ACT Business Skills to meet immediate & future needs through targeted training Enhanced outcomes from upskilled staff Improved attraction & retention of staff Economic Growth Improved workforce participation Support for innovation & creativity Contribution to productivity Support for emerging industries TRAINING OPTIONS A number of government supported training pathways are available to the ACT community. From 2015, the ACT Government will increase access to training through the new Skilled Capital training initiative, to complement the existing training options available at CIT and through the Australian Apprenticeships (User Choice) Program. Australian Apprenticeships (User Choice) The national funding policy for the Australian Apprenticeships Program is User Choice. User Choice funding in the ACT is available for certificate II to diploma level qualifications in a variety of occupations. The ACT Government will continue to support Australian Apprenticeships, which maximise the benefits obtained through quality training taking place in conjunction with employment. Skilled Capital The Skilled Capital initiative will offer a comprehensive range of services to provide Canberrans the support they need to complete the training that is right for them. The ACT Government has allocated $21 million over three years from 2015 for the commencement of Skilled Capital.
ACT Business Skills to meet immediate & future needs through targeted training Enhanced outcomes from upskilled staff Improved attraction & retention of staff Economic Growth Improved workforce participation Support for innovation & creativity Contribution to productivity Support for emerging industries TRAINING OPTIONS A number of government supported training pathways are available to the ACT community. From 2015, the ACT Government will increase access to training through the new Skilled Capital training initiative, to complement the existing training options available at CIT and through the Australian Apprenticeships (User Choice) Program. Australian Apprenticeships (User Choice) The national funding policy for the Australian Apprenticeships Program is User Choice. User Choice funding in the ACT is available for certificate II to diploma level qualifications in a variety of occupations. The ACT Government will continue to support Australian Apprenticeships, which maximise the benefits obtained through quality training taking place in conjunction with employment. Skilled Capital The Skilled Capital initiative will offer a comprehensive range of services to provide Canberrans the support they need to complete the training that is right for them. The ACT Government has allocated $21 million over three years from 2015 for the commencement of Skilled Capital.
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