The Australian Government has introduced three Skills Assessment Pilots to provide greater opportunities for onshore migrants to join the workforce and address skills shortages that Australia is currently facing.
- Pilot 1 – Faster Migrant Skills Assessments concluded in June this year.
- Pilot 2 – Skills Assessment Opportunities for Migrants is open and accepting applications.
- Pilot 3 – Employability Assessments commenced 26 September 2022.
Pilot 3 – Employability Assessments
This Pilot offers a free employability assessment and access to subsidised training for migrants who have already received a suitable skills assessment outcome in a priority occupation but are currently working below this skill level. Participants who complete an employability assessment and training may improve their employment opportunities and secure employment in a priority occupation where there are critical skills shortages.
As part of this Pilot, you will have access to:
- A free employability assessment.
- One free coaching session to develop your personalised plan and to help support you to further develop your employability skills.
- Subsidised course fees for accredited training with a nationally recognised training provider. The Australian Government will contribute 90% of the course fees, up to a maximum of $3,000 (GST exclusive). You will need to contribute 10% towards the course fees.