G’day folks! NSW is throwing a lifeline to apprentices facing tough times, with a whopping $2.25 million splashed into the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships. We’re talking about a serious boost here—150 lucky tradies will cop $5,000 a year over three years to help them hammer away at their training without sweating the finances.
This isn’t just about cash; it’s about cracking open the doors wider for diversity. From Indigenous apprentices to women in non-traditional trades, this program is all about giving everyone a fair go. And with folks like Felicity Pettiford, who turned her scholarship into a career as a head carpenter, it’s clear this isn’t just talk.
Skills Minister Steve Whan is stoked, calling it a game-changer for ensuring all apprentices, no matter their start, can build a cracking career in the trades. With this kind of backing, NSW is not just building homes and infrastructures; they’re building futures.
So, if you’re a first-year apprentice or even a school-based one, chuck your hat in the ring before May 31, 2024. Check out all the details and get your application sorted out at Skills NSW.