The South Australian Government has announced over 14,000 people living in Port Pirie, Whyalla and the Far North now have the opportunity to sign up for hundreds of fee free and funded courses under the State Government's Skills for All reforms.

 

State Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister, Tom Kenyon, said the initative will help boost skill levels, lift workplace participation and increase productivity.

 

“If you’re just starting out, want training to help you get a job, or if you’re thinking about improving your skills to gain a promotion or changing your career, there are opportunities for you,” Mr Kenyon said.

 

“About 400 training courses on offer are free, including every Certificate I and Certificate II course, as well as accredited reading, writing, numeracy and computing courses and courses determined as priorities for the State.

 

“About 700 Certificate III and IV courses and 400 Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses are also being funded, including 600 courses never funded before.

 

“Students at Diploma level and above will be eligible to defer their course fee payments until they get a job and start earning under the VET Fee Help scheme,” Mr Kenyon said

 

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