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
