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Grants of $15,000 available for Shepparton youth interested in VET courses

The Program is part of the Federal Government’s $585 million Skills Package, Delivering Skills for Today and Tomorrow.

The round currently open is Round 3, with the first instalment of Round 3 opening on 26 October 2020 and closing on 4 December 2020.

The second instalment of Round 3 will open 29 January 2021 and close 12 March 2021.

The CSPFYA offers the opportunity for eligible youth aged 15-24 years old and ex-ADF (transitioned within the past two years, no age restrictions) in Shepparton, who are already enrolled or are looking to enrol into a Vocation Education and Training (VET) course.

Those eligible can apply for a scholarship worth up to $14,500, this will provide financial assistance for costs directly related to studies.

The program provides the scholarships over three years, with up to $5,000 per year.

CSPFYA supports youth and ex-ADF in gaining critical employability skills as well as hands on work experience through completing a 20-day internship or mandatory work placement, enabling them to enter the workforce and gain sustainable employment.

Flexible study methods for students include face-to-face learning, online/distance learning and blended learning.

Successful scholars will receive fortnightly payments for the duration of their course, and an additional $3,000 for completion of work placement or up to $3,000 for a 20-day paid internship with a local business.

To be successful applicants must be:

Aged 15 -24 Years old,
Not currently employed full time or enrolled in Secondary School (can be transitioning from school into further education),
Living in the Shepparton region (Region includes surrounding area’s such as: Mooroopna, Tatura, Kyabram, Echuca, Numurkah, Nathalia, Cobram, Yarrawonga, Rochester and Rushworth),
Have commenced study or are looking to study an eligible Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification at a Certificate III to Advanced Diploma level; and
Interested in studying a course which leads to an eligible occupation in demand.

Priority will be given to young people who are:

Indigenous Australians.
Culturally and linguistically diverse background clients.
People with a disability.
Priority will also be given to people, regardless of age, who have exited the Australian Defence Force in the past 2 years.

For more information please click here or contact Kylie Brown, Senior Regional Scholarship Coordinator at BUSY At Work, on Kylie.Brown@busyatwork.com.au