If you're 45 years or older, find a range of program and initiatives designed to support your job pathways.
On this page:
Skills check for older Australians
The Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers Program supports older Australians to upskill or transition into new careers.
It provides targeted support for up to 20,000 older Australians.
- Check eligibility
- Access the program
- Learn about the Skills and Training Incentive
Apply for funding to pay for training if you’re aged 45–70
The Skills and Training Incentive helps mature age Australians to build, and obtain new skills, and keep working longer. You can get up to $2200 to fund your skills development.
- Find out if you're eligible
- Learn how to access the incentive
Training for job seekers and young people
The JobTrainer fund provides free or low-fee training courses across Australia for job seekers and young people.
- Learn skills for in demand jobs
- Find a training place
Get the skills you need for work
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program helps eligible job seekers gain the skills they need to get the job they want by improving their language, reading, writing and maths skills.
- Check your eligibility
- Benefits of the program
- Learn about referring agencies
- Find your local SEE provider