Statement 1: Budget Overview (Continued)
Strengthening our skills and workforce development
In this Budget, the Government is ensuring that Australia's vocational education and training system, apprenticeship and workforce development programs are delivering the skills needed by industry. A new Alternative Pathways Program will be established with $68.8 million over four years, in recognition that for industries facing skill shortages there needs to be more flexible pathways for completing a trade or technical qualification. The Government is also ensuring more effective workplace training for Australian enterprises by establishing the $45 million Skills Connect Fund to streamline the delivery of government assistance.
The Government is also ensuring that support is in place for vulnerable young people to benefit from the opportunities provided by our strong education and training system. The Government will provide $127.7 million to extend the successful suite of Youth Attainment and Transitions programs for 12 months. These programs provide flexible and personal support to help at risk youth remain engaged with education or employment and make positive life choices. The extension of these programs will allow support to continue pending a broader review of services for young people that will be considered in the 2014‑15 Budget.
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