| Target jobseekers |
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| Stream 1: Expanded apprenticeship/traineeships system | Unskilled jobseekers or those with lower level qualifications. |
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| Stream 2: Supported employment | Jobseekers with a completed qualification, or close to completed, at diploma level and above. |
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| Employment arrangement |
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| Stream 1: Expanded apprenticeship/traineeships system | An employer and employee relationship paired with a formal training contract. |
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| Stream 2: Supported employment | Standard employer/employee relationship with scaffolded training support from education providers. |
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| Mix of study and work |
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| Stream 1: Expanded apprenticeship/traineeships system | Mixture of at least 20% formal training and up to 80% work-based learning. Use of flexible resources to encourage greater work-integrated learning. Courses at AQF levels 5 to 7. |
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| Stream 2: Supported employment | Shorter form courses, such as micro-credentials or graduate certificates, using flexible delivery modes. |
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| Short and long term benefits |
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| Stream 1: Expanded apprenticeship/traineeships system | Increased overall employment and creation of more pathways into highly skilled occupations and growing industries. Overall increase in the skill level and professionalisation of workforce. |
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| Stream 2: Supported employment | Increased overall employment and access to new pathways into highly skilled occupations and growing industries. Increased job readiness and productivity of new employees. |
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| Duration |
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| Stream 1: Expanded apprenticeship/traineeships system | 1 to 4 years (similar to apprenticeships and traineeships). |
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| Stream 2: Supported employment | 6 months to 1 year. |
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