Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers program
If you’re aged 40 years or over, employed, or recently unemployed (less than 12 months), and not receiving Australian Government employment assistance you may be eligible for government funded training to advance your career!
Helping mature aged workers find a new way forward
Recognising our ageing population and the value that mature aged workers bring to our workforce, the Australian Government will support up to 10,000 people a year. This is to provide Australians aged 40 or over with guidance on transitioning into a new career, or upskilling advice for their current roles.
This national program is accessible to both employers and individuals looking for support, career assessment and one-on-one support through a career guidance officer and is offered at no cost. Participants can also access a co-fund amount of up to $2,200 (GST inclusive) for an eligible training course that supports them to upskill in their career or transition to a new career.
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Are you eligible?
Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers (SCOW) is available to individuals who are:
- aged 40 or over
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- employed and at risk of becoming unemployed and entering the income support system, or
- recently unemployed (within 12 months) and not referred to or registered with a Commonwealth funded employment services provider (e.g. Workforce Australia, Disability Employment Services, Community Development Program).
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Check Your Eligibility
Finding the right employment and training options in the later part of your working life is what the Skills Checkpoint program is about. Skills Checkpoint allows eligible mature-aged individuals to access personalised support programs including one-on-one support with a career advisor. Whether you require support and skills to remain in your current role, transition to a new role or transition to a new career path, Skills Checkpoint can help.
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Choose Your Qualification
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Online Application
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Online Study
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