Investing in training ensures that your employees have the right skills to do their job and improves the productivity and competitiveness of your business. Many staff training options come with government support.

To choose the right training for your business you should understand the numerous options available. These include Australian Apprenticeships (apprenticeships and traineeships), vocational education and training in schools and the availability of training for the specific needs of the employer.

You could take on an Australian Apprentice or trainee to boost your workforce, arrange training for staff in a new technology or process, arrange for your existing staff to gain formal recognition for their skills and knowledge, or you may even undertake a customised training solution developed specifically to improve your business operations.

Training is flexible and there are a number of financial incentives available to employers.

If you’re an employer you may wish to offer staff training in a particular area – for example, new technology that your company is using. You should check what government funding might be available or speak to a registered training organisation about how they can help create the most useful training program for your business and your staff.