Government Subsidised Programs
Government Subsidised Programs NSW Government Subsidised Programs
NSW Government subsidies are available for many of the accredited training courses offered by Macquarie Community College.
Subsidy opportunities are available from time to time for both new employees and existing workers. Some programs are available only through employers and others directly to employees. Please contact us to find out what training subsidies are available right now and whether you are eligible. We are committed to finding the best government subsidy for you.
Adult and Community Education
The NSW Government’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program provides additional support to disadvantaged students who have barriers to studying a full qualification. The ACE Program aims to promote access and increase vocational education and training outcomes for those who experience significant barriers to training and employment. If you are interested in training, please contact us for more information.
Smart and Skilled
Smart and Skilled identifies nationally accredited qualifications relating to high priority industries in New South Wales. The NSW Government contributes towards the cost of courses on the NSW Skills List for eligible students. Smart and Skilled subsidies are also provided to learners who need extra support or assistance with reading, writing and numeracy or to “learners” with multiple barriers to achieving a full qualification. If you are interested in training, please contact us for more information.
JobTrainer/Skilling for Recovery
The Skilling for Recovery Training Initiative is part of a matched funding commitment of almost $320 million between the NSW and Australian government’s under the JobTrainer Fund. Skilling for Recovery is a key component of the State’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan. As an approved provider, Macquarie Community College has training places and funding available.
Under JobTrainer/Skilling for Recovery, you may be eligible for one of our FEE-FREE nationally accredited training courses if you meet the eligibility criteria. If you are interested in training, please contact us for more information.
Traineeships
In most industries traineeships are available to new and existing employees. Employers receive NSW Government incentives to take on new personnel as trainees and provide study support. However, in select priority industries, NSW Government incentives are also available for existing worker employees. contact us to find out if you or your staff are eligible.