GTO Wage Subsidy
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What is the Wage Subsidy?
The Group Training Organisation (GTO) Wage Subsidy commenced on 1 January 2022, and assists small to medium sized businesses by providing access to apprentices and trainees employed through GTOs like ATC Work Smart.
The GTO Wage Subsidy covers approximately the average estimated award wage paid to apprentices and trainees in the building and construction sector, for the period of time the apprentice or trainee remains actively employed in a training contract.
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Who's eligible for the GTO Wage Subsidy?
From 12 November 2024 to be eligible for a place in the program, training contracts can only be entered into with a new apprentice or trainee, who is:
Group 1
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undertaking a qualification on the Priority Start list of approved qualifications; and
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hosted to a small to medium business that is working on government projects in the building and construction sector or a non-government residential construction project
Group 2 - for program target groups - women or mature aged apprentices/trainees (21yrs+)
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hosted to a small to medium business that is working on a non-government residential construction project; and
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undertaking a qualification/trade from the approved priority trades list for residential construction
How it works
The wage subsidy is only available through a Group Training Organisation (GTO) like ATC Work Smart giving you the benefits of having an apprentice or trainee without being the actual employer. We take care of HR, recruitment, payroll and training management, so you can just get on with running your business.
For more information download the FAQ Fact Sheet.
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Why ATC Work Smart?
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We take care of recruitment, interviewing, screening and shortlisting candidates, you make the final selection.
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We are the legal employer and are responsible for all employment, payroll and training related requirements.
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We have the capacity to rotate apprentices through several host employers benefiting small and medium sized businesses who may be unable to commit to the full period or full range of training required.
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With us, apprentices and trainees can be employed in any occupation.
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We monitor the placement to make sure everything goes smoothly, you also have a dedicated Industry Consultant for support and guidance, who will make regular visits to your workplace.
Our team are different from the rest by providing regular visits to your workplace and ongoing guidance.
If you would like to take advantage of this goverment initiative, by hosting an Apprentice or Trainee with ATC Work Smart complete the contact form and one of our friendly team members will get back to you.