The Victorian Training Guarantee

Because training is important to your business and the Victorian economy, the Government will contribute on average around 70-90 per cent of the fees for eligible employees under the Victorian Training Guarantee.

This entitles every Victorian who meets the Australian citizen/residency requirements to a subsidised training place in an accredited course. Your employees are eligible if they are:

• applying to do a course at a higher level than any qualification they already hold; or
• under the age of 20 and applying for a course in any qualification; or
• applying to do a Foundation Skills course (English language, literacy, numeracy and vocational preparation); or
• applying to do a course as an apprentice (as long as they have registered training contracts).

Getting Started

How can I find the right course for my staff?

You can find out about a huge variety of courses from the Skills Victoria website.

Who can help me get started?

1. Skills for Growth

   At no cost, eligible small and medium sized businesses can work with an independent specialist to review skills, plan for your business future and identify training opportunities. This service is provided through Skills for Growth: the Workforce Development Program.

   For more information visit the Business Victoria website, or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15.

2. Market Facilitation Managers

   Skills Victoria's Market Facilitation Managers can provide advice and support about your skills and training needs.

   They are highly experienced in the skills sector and can assist you to make the most of the opportunities provided by the Victorian Training Guarantee. Market Facilitation Managers are located throughout Victoria and this service won't cost you anything.

   To find the Market Facilitation Manager in your region:

   Hume Office: (03) 58954102 Mobile: 0409 903 926	Southern and Eastern Metropolitan Office: (03) 9938 0145 Mobile 0418 816 065
   Grampians Office (03) 5337 8444 Mobile: 0417 598 455	Western Metropolitan Office: (03) 9334 1306 Mobile: 0448 535 248
   Loddon Mallee Office: (03) 5442 4100 Mobile: 0418 861 511	Northern Metropolitan Office: (03) 9935 0609 Mobile: 0407 469 858
   Barwon South West Office: (03) 5221 4902 Mobile: 0419 281 057	Melbourne CBD and Gippsland Office: 9651 4627 Mobile: 0438 474 884

Apprentices and Trainees

The Victorian Government and the Australian Government provide a range of incentives and assistance to support individuals and businesses with the uptake and successful completion of apprenticeships and traineeships.

The Skills Victoria website has further details.

VFITB Projects

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