Apprenticeships & traineeships
Connect to training, courses and nationally recognised qualifications as an apprentice or trainee
If you’re receiving income support and considering an apprenticeship or traineeship, we can help get you started and stay with you on your training pathway.
Whether you’re a school leaver, re-entering the workforce or an adult looking for a career change, an apprenticeship or traineeship can help you get the skills you need for the job you want.
Apprenticeships and traineeships for people living with disability, illness or injury
If you’re living with a disability, mental health condition, injury or treated illness, we can help you find the right qualification and pathway that’s right for you, too.
CoAct is a leading not-for-profit employment services provider. Together with our national network of service partners, we deliver Disability Employment Services, Workforce Australia and Workforce Australia – Transition to Work. These are government-funded programs that help job seekers connect to training, education and jobs.
You’re unique, so we make sure our support is too. We’re ready to help you find a training pathway to a job you enjoy and want to stay in. We offer flexible servicing, have local expertise and are connected to your community.
Our employment services
Am I eligible for Employment Services?
You may be eligible for Disability Employment Services (DES) if you are:
- living with a disability, mental health condition, treated illness or injury that makes it difficult to find and keep a job.
- an Australian citizen or hold a permanent resident, or on a Temporary Protection, Special Category or Safe Haven Visa.
- aged between 14 and 67.
- able to work at least 8 hours per week and no more than 30.
- are receiving an income support payment.
You may be eligible for personalised support via Workforce Australia if you are:
- currently unemployed.
- someone who will benefit from more intensive assistance.
- on income support with mutual obligation requirements.
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Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider
CoAct plays a key role in supporting people into apprenticeships and traineeships across Western Australia. In collaboration with CoAct Service Partner, BUSY At Work, The Apprenticeship Community is a trusted Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider working to connect and support employers and new and existing apprentices/trainees.
The Apprenticeship Community connects job seekers in Perth and across Western Australia with fully accredited workplace apprenticeships and traineeships that get you into meaningful work sooner.
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