Head Start program offering fee-free pre-apprenticeships whilst at school

Running from September 2022, senior school students in selected Sydney regions can nominate and choose a vocation to be upskilled in prior to completing their studies.

“The apprenticeship and traineeship head start initiative helps students unlock their futures through fee-free accredited training. By completing pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship courses, students get to try out career pathways of interest, gain nationally recognised units of competency, and earn credit that can be that can put towards full apprenticeship or traineeship courses.”

This initiative is offered by NSW Government public schools.

As part of the program, 1300apprentice offer work placement for up to a week through our network of host employers.

School students from years 10–12 can participate in the course undergoing formal training with a Registered Training Organisation while undertaking work placement in their career of choice.

Other initiatives

The Get back in the game program includes an initiative for Educational Pathways Program students called Back in the game. This program was formerly called ‘Regional VET Pathways’.

Helping young people get back in the game

Back in the game is a referral service that provides specialist support to students​ to help them either re-engage with education, transition​ to vocational training or find employment. It is a core initiative of the Educational Pathways Program.

If you are interested in engaging with the EPP team in your region, click here for more information.