Targeted Skills for Small Business

Targeted Skills for Small Business

The Targeted Skills for Small Business program through the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program offers fully funded accredited and non-accredited training in areas like information technology, business services, and foundation skills to individuals, small business owners, and their staff.

Sydney East Community College offers a range of training options to meet the unique needs of small business owners.  With flexible training options, such as online courses and workshops, Sydney East Community College makes it easy for small business owners to access the training they need while continuing to manage their business.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the funding available in NSW for small business owners who want to upskill includes the following:

  • An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, Refugee or Humanitarian visa holder, Asylum Seeker
  • Aged 15 years or over
  • No longer enrolled in secondary school (homeschool exception)
  • Living or working in NSW
  • Have a USI
  • Is either owner of a small business OR employee of a small business or not-for-profit organisation

A small business is an enterprise with less than 20 full time equivalent (FTE) employees, or less than 200 FTE employees if the enterprise’s primary operations is a Regional or Remote Location.

Meeting these criteria means that small business owners in New South Wales can apply for funding to upskill and improve their business, helping them to stay competitive and succeed in their chosen industry.

Documentary evidence will be required to prove your eligibility as Sydney East Community College is required to check eligibility, obtain evidence and retain it as proof that you are entitled to have your training subsidised by the NSW government.

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