The government of Western Australia has introduced the Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy Program to help onshore skilled migrants.
The initiative is designed to provide onshore skilled migrants financial assistance and help them align their overseas qualifications, skills, and experiences with the Australian job market requirements.
The Subsidy program will offer significant advantages to onshore skilled migrants who are aiming to establish their careers in Western Australia.
Benefits of the Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy Program
The Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy Program will offer reimbursements of up to $7,500 for skilled migrants in Australia.
Onshore skilled migrants can use this financial assistance to cover costs associated with skills assessments, gap training and occupational licensing.
Offsetting the costs of essential certifications and training will boost employment opportunities for onshore skilled migrants who meet the skills and experience requirements.
Skills Assessments
The financial assistance offered under the new Subsidy Program will help skilled migrants to ensure their overseas qualifications are recognised in Western Australia.
Gap training
The financial aid will also help onshore skilled migrants bridge gaps in their skills in order to meet the local industry standards in Western Australia.
Occupational licensing
Onshore skilled migrants can also use the financial assistance provided by the new Subsidy Program to obtain the necessary licenses to practice their professions in Western Australia.
How to apply for the Subsidy
Skilled migrants can apply for the Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy Program through the Migration WA portal.
Accessing the program through the portal will allow skilled migrants to:
- Submit a Subsidy registration
- Make claim requests
- Upload supporting documents.
The Subsidy Program will deliver much-needed support to Western Australia’s skilled workforce and connect skilled migrants to job opportunities in the state.