The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging local employers to access the updated Back to Work scheme and hire unemployed workers in Dandenong.<\/p>\n
The Back to Work Scheme, which is a capped two-year $100 million fund, has been further boosted with a significant increase to the payments to employers to assist with hiring and training of young unemployed and retrenched workers (up to $5000) and for the long term unemployed (up to $12,000).<\/p>\n
Employers can also receive payments of up to $4000 where they provide accredited training to the new employee. This will be in addition to any other payment received under the scheme.<\/p>\n
The Andrews Government has made changes in response to feedback from industry and employers including the VECCI, who endorsed the policy saying Back to Work, “will provide a much needed and lasting boost to Victorian business.”<\/p>\n
Local Member for Dandenong, Gabrielle Williams, welcomed the huge commitment to supporting jobs and training in Victoria.<\/p>\n
A new $20 million Reconnect Program will also help address the drop in early school leavers taking up training, and will provide Back to Work participants with fee relief and VTG exemptions.<\/p>\n
The Government is also ensuring that Victorians who find it harder to get their foot in the door are able to get a job. The eligible employee categories will be expanded to include specific provisions relating to sole parent pensioners, disability pensioners, aboriginal unemployed, drought affected farm households and refugees.<\/p>\n
The Labor Government hasn\u2019t wasted a second in getting Victoria back to work. More than 73,000 new jobs have been created since we were elected and unemployment has fallen to 5.6%.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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