TEN Industry Training Hubs in key locations across regional Australia have been pledged by the Coalition Government in a bid to create more jobs for young people.
More than $58 million will be invested in locations with elevated youth unemployment levels, which also includes 400 Vocational Education and Training (VET) scholarships.
It hopes to strengthen partnerships between local schools, employers and industries, to ensure that vocational education programs are tailored to meet local workforce needs and skills demands.
Young people, aged 15-24, in the 10 areas will be eligible to apply for a scholarship to undertake an eligible VET Approved Program of Study.
The 400 scholarships, valued at up to $17,500 each, will be made available from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma level.
Below is a list of the 10 industry training hub locations, and the associated youth unemployment rate.
NSW: Grafton 24.3%, Gosford 13.2%
NT: Alice Springs 12.1%
QLD: Maryborough 19.8%, Townsville 17.7%
SA: Port Pirie 17.6%
TAS: Burnie 15.8%
VIC: Shepparton 16.7%
WA: Wanneroo 16.4%, Armadale 15.4%
