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What: FREE Try-a-Trade Day
When: Tuesday April 24 from 8.30 to 2pm
Where: Skillswest Training Company, 2229 Castlereagh Road, Penrith (behind Museum of Fire) 

Skillswest has appointed a new manager as it celebrates 20 years of membership of the local business chamber as well as its part in the training of 18,000 people in NSW during the past three decades. 

The Trades Apprentice Income Bonus forms part of the Government’s continuing response to maintain the increase in commencements and retention of people in skills shortage traditional trade apprenticeships as the Australian economy continues to recover from the impact of the global recession.

The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) signals increased support for Australian apprentices as the Gillard Government continues to invest in the skills needed for a strengthening economy. From 1 January 2011, trade apprentices working in ‘skill shortage occupations’ will receive additional tax exempt bonuses of up to $1700 as they reach milestones during their training.