JOBTRAINER FUND

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As part of its Economic Response to COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing

free or low-fee training courses across the nation through its Job Trainer Fund. The

Australian Government partnered with state and territory governments to establish the

$1 billion Job Trainer Fund as part of its 2020-21 Budget. In 2020-21 the Australian

Government committed $500 million, with matched contributions from the state and

territory governments.

The Australian Government has extended  the Job Trainer  Fund program until 31 December 2022  

You may be able to study a free or low-fee course through JobTrainer if you are:   

*       a job seeker 

*      an individual who is out of work receiving an income support payment 

*       underemployed 

*       employed on a casual or part time basis, and working less than 35 hours per week, and willing and able to work additional hours, 

*       a school leaver or young person - 17–24 years old regardless of employment status. 

*       enrolling in an aged care, child care, disability courses or similar, regardless of age or employment status, 

*        enrolling in a digital skills qualification, regardless of age or employment status  

You must also:

*     be an NT resident 

*   be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency and

have the skills and capabilities to undertake training and to actively engage in employment.