Apprenticeship Incentives: Up to $16,000 for Small Business Employers

Building your workforce with the right talent doesn't have to break the bank — especially with the support currently available to Queensland small businesses. If you've been considering taking on an apprentice, now could be an ideal time to make that move.

Queensland's Small Business Apprenticeship Program is offering eligible businesses up to $16,000 in incentives — a significant boost to help offset the cost of bringing new talent into your team.

The program includes meaningful wage support: eligible employers can access 50% off apprentice wages in years one and two, reducing to 25% off in subsequent years. With TAFE Queensland reporting a 90% employer satisfaction rate and more than 28,000 apprentices trained annually, the support infrastructure is well established.

If workforce growth is on your agenda, this program is worth exploring sooner rather than later.

Ready to find out if your business qualifies? Visit the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training for full eligibility details and how to apply. As always, the Mudgeeraba Chamber of Commerce is here to help connect local business owners with opportunities like these — reach out to us if you'd like to chat through how programs like this could work for your business.