Building tomorrow's workforce starts today

Struggling to find skilled workers? Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) helps businesses build the workforce they need through apprenticeships and traineeships, supporting employers to develop and retain skilled talent. And best of all, ASA’s support is provided at no cost to your business!

Rather than competing for scarce talent in a tight labour market, apprenticeships and traineeships allow you to develop workers with the specific skills, processes and knowledge required in your business.

And being part of the business chamber movement, backed by Business NSW, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ASA combines trusted apprenticeship expertise with a genuine understanding of what businesses need to develop and retain skilled workers.

 

How Apprenticeship Support Australia can help your business

As an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider, Apprenticeship Support Australia operates under a contract from the Australian Government’s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. ASA can help you navigate the sign-up process, establish an apprenticeship or traineeship training contract, and understand the support and incentives that may be available.

Support continues after an apprentice or trainee starts. ASA provides progress check-ins, helps employers and apprentices address challenges, stay connected to training and work towards successful completion.

With decades of experience, ASA’s local consultants make taking on an apprentice or trainee simpler from sign-up through to completion. Starting early gives employers more time to plan recruitment, arrange training and complete the required paperwork.

 

Planning to take on an apprentice in 2027?

If you plan to take on an apprentice or trainee in 2027, now is the time to prepare.

The start of the year is a busy period for employers, apprentices and training providers. Beginning the process before the end of 2026 can help you avoid peak demand and be ready for the new year.

 

Why sign up early?

  • Secure their training place: Training places can fill quickly at the start of the year. Getting the sign-up process underway early gives you more time to organise the right training arrangement for your apprentice or trainee.

  • Get organised before Christmas: Completing the necessary paperwork and onboarding before the holiday break means you can start 2027 with fewer things left to organise.

  • Beat the January rush: January is a particularly busy time for apprentice and trainee sign-ups. Booking an appointment with your local Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) consultant early can help you avoid the rush and give you more time to work through the process.

  • Get ahead when recruiting school leavers: If you’re looking to employ a school leaver, starting your recruitment and sign-up process early can also help you secure the right person before they accept another opportunity.