If you are looking for assessment, advice and guidance on transitioning into a new role or new career, VERTO’s Skills Checkpoint program can help!

The program is individually tailored to your needs through our initial career planning session. If you are eligible, you can access up to $2,200 (GST inclusive) to fund suitable education and training options, as outlined in your career plan, to reach your employment goals.

To visit our dedicated Skills Checkpoint website with more information and resources, click here.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 45 to 70 years old, who is either:

• employed and at risk of entering the income support system (e.g. those in industries undergoing structural adjustment); or
• unemployed for no more than three consecutive months and not registered for assistance through an employment services program, such as jobactive.

The Skills Checkpoint Program is a joint initiative between the Department of Education and Training and the Department of Jobs and Small Business. Skills Checkpoint is available through VERTO in NSW, VIC and the ACT.

To find out more, register today.