Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative
What is the Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI)?
Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI) provides funding for the employer to provide additional support to their apprentice throughout their training contract.
Additionally, a mentor is available to provide support and guidance for both the apprentice/trainee and employer throughout the duration of the training contract, including regular visits and check ins
How is the Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative Paid?
AWDI funding is a maximum amount of $10,000, with 4 payments of $2,500 processed annually.
If the qualification is 24 months, only 2 AWDI payments will be made.
If the qualification is 36 months, only 3 AWDI payments will be made.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for funding, you, as the registered employer must:
- Be registered and approved as an employer with CITB
- Meet employer obligations described in the Training Contract (TC) and supporting Training Plan (TP).
- Ensure your apprentice or trainee is still employed and in an active training contract for the claim period.
- Have paid / will pay trade school fees for the apprentices/trainees.
- Acknowledge that CITB will seek to recover any payment made that is not compliant with funding criteria.
- Ensure your apprentice has an approved CITB Number that is linked to your ABN, identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is within the first year of their Training Contract (not a recommencement).
FAQs
I’ve applied for AWDI, what now?
How do we submit a claim for AWDI?
How to Apply
- Register your business with CITB
- Get your apprentice to apply or renew their CITB number
- Complete and submit the AWDI application form
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