Apprenticeship Support Programme
Apprenticeship Boost is part of the Apprenticeship Support Programme.
FAQs
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It is a government initiative to help employers and businesses retain and bring on new apprentices.
Employers will be paid $500 a month per apprentice during their first 24 months of training, until 31 December 2024. Current Apprentices must have done less than 24 months of their training.
The programme runs until 31 December 2024.
Yes. Employers can apply for Apprenticeship Boost whether an apprentice has just started their training programme or is nearing the end of their first two years – right up until the apprentice has completed 24 months of their training programme (while the initiative is running).
Yes, all apprenticeships are included. This includes:
More information about ServiceIQ Apprenticeship programmes can be found here.
You can apply here.
If you already have a ServiceIQ Sector Advisor, you can talk to them. Alternatively, you can email apprenticeships@serviceiq.org.nz or call 0800 863 693
Employers and businesses can also access support from the Mana in Mahi programme.
Mana in Mahi aims to help people of all ages who are disadvantaged in the labour market to move into long-term work and gain a formal industry qualification. Programme support is for a wage subsidy of up to $16,000 for one year.
Employer information is available here.