The Apprenticeship Employment Network is facilitating a number of employment programs to support young people back into employment through apprenticeships and traineeships.
Support for Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Continues in 2025
The program is a collaboration between the Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN)—the peak body for group training employers—and the Victorian Government, through Apprenticeships Victoria and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR).
Since its inception, the program has helped hundreds of displaced apprentices and trainees reconnect with employment and continue their training. With ongoing economic and industry shifts, a growing number of apprentices and trainees may need assistance to remain in the workforce.
By supporting displaced apprentices and trainees to complete their training, the program plays a crucial role in strengthening Victoria’s skilled workforce.
Apprentices and trainees who register will receive dedicated support from a project officer until they are successfully placed with a new employer. Employers looking to take on an apprentice or trainee can also register, streamlining the process of matching job seekers with available opportunities.
The Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Register is live and available at aen.org.au/outoftrade.
“This program continues to provide critical support for apprentices and trainees, helping them stay engaged with the workforce and ensuring Victoria has the skilled professionals needed for the future.”
— Gary Workman, Executive Director, Apprenticeship Employment Network
“Apprentices and trainees are among the most vulnerable when it comes to losing work. That’s why we’re committed to supporting them, ensuring they can continue their training and contribute to Victoria’s growing economy.”
— Minister for Skills and TAFE