Skills First is a Victorian Government program that provides access to government-subsidised training for courses in growth industries.

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Skills Fist Program is helping people in Victoria get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers.

 Eligibility

 

Skills First Program provides eligible students with:

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• an entitlement to government-subsidised training up to and including Certificate III.

• government funding for higher-level courses (Certificate IV and above) in targeted priority areas.

 

Are you:

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• an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?

• no longer at school?

• living or working in Victoria?

 

If you answered ‘Yes' to all four questions, you're eligible for Skills First Program. 

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Your eligibility is not affected if you have completed a vocational education and training (VET) course, including a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, as part of your high school education.

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There are also some exceptions to the eligibility conditions described above, such as for Aboriginal people.

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For more information about Eligibility visit: https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/s/how-to-check-your-eligibility

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To confirm your Skills First eligibility, you will need to provide documents such as proof of your citizenship or residency, and details about any study you have done. Please contact us.

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More help and information

For general information about Skills First funding visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/skills-first