Indigenous Employment Programme

Web page changes - last modified 1 July 2007

Structured Training and Employment Projects provide flexible funding for projects that lead to lasting employment for Indigenous job seekers. Assistance is tailored to business needs and could, for example, include funding for apprenticeships, mentoring and other innovative approaches.

Corporate Leaders for Indigenous Employment Project is a flexible package of funding available to major private sector companies employing Indigenous Australians.

National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) - find a cadet for your business. Indigenous university students can gain professional work experience and financial
support.

Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme (ICAS)is intended to stimulate Indigenous business development. The business and financial sector will be encouraged to support Indigenous businesses by providing tailored products and services which will support Indigenous business development.

Indigenous Employment Centres (IECs) Indigenous Employment Centres were introduced to bridge the gap between Community Development Employment Projects and Job Network.

Indigenous Youth Employment Consultants enhance education, training and employment outcomes for disengaged Indigenous young people aged between 15 and 19 years.