$1.2 billion wage subsidy for trainees and apprentices can bolster retailers bottom lines

The Morrison Government will invest an additional $1.2 billion to support Australian businesses to employ 100,000 new apprentices or...

The Morrison Government will invest an additional $1.2 billion to support Australian businesses to employ 100,000 new apprentices or trainees as part of the COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Starting 5 October 2020, businesses who take on a new Australian apprentice will be eligible for a 50 per cent wage subsidy,...

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NRA Training launches traineeship hotline

Retail traineeships combine training with working in a real job,  for a real wage. Retail trainees work towards the...

Retail traineeships combine training with working in a real job,  for a real wage. Retail trainees work towards the completion of a nationally recognised qualification while learning valuable skills at work and under the guidance of a training organisation. Upon completion, trainees will have a qualification to help them further...

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Feedback to Stakeholders Forums

The NSW Department of Industry are currently holding a series of Feedback to Stakeholders Forums – Changes to the...

The NSW Department of Industry are currently holding a series of Feedback to Stakeholders Forums – Changes to the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act and what it means for your business. On 13 September, the NSW Parliament amended the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act, 2001. The changes will mean better liaison between RTOs...

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Employment outcomes for our Ready for Retail students

This week the NRA Ready for Retail Program has reached our 51st job outcome for our program, which is...

This week the NRA Ready for Retail Program has reached our 51st job outcome for our program, which is funded through the Queensland Government Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Program. Danielle Owen trained in our course in Chermside and undertook her work experience at the Chemist Warehouse in Ashgrove.  She...

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Your guide to industry training and development

Training and Development The NRA training and development team help retailers of all sizes access specialised knowledge and industry-specific expertise...

Training and Development The NRA training and development team help retailers of all sizes access specialised knowledge and industry-specific expertise in order to grow their business. Combining our specialist skills in vocational education and development with extensive retail industry experience, our trainers provide relevant and practical training solutions. Our experience...

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Helping the next generation transition to work

There are nearly a quarter of a million young Australians out of work, and the number of people starting...

There are nearly a quarter of a million young Australians out of work, and the number of people starting an apprenticeship or traineeship has fallen by 40 per cent over the last three years. The National Retail Association (NRA) has partnered with Busy at Work to deliver the Transition...

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