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Hire an Eligible Apprentice and Access Up to $14,000 in Available Support*

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Build your future workforce with an apprentice through MRAEL's Apprentice Employment Services model. Access pre-screened apprentice candidates, reduce administration and receive ongoing support while eligible incentive payments help offset the cost of employing and developing apprentices.

Why you’re here

Build your future workforce through financial incentives and pre-screened apprentice candidates.

Financial Incentives

Access TradieStart incentive support, with up to $10,000 available for eligible junior apprentices and up to $14,000 for eligible mature-age apprentices. Paid at employment milestones.*

apprentice recruitment

Apprentice Recruitment

Save time and reduce hiring risk with access to pre-screened apprentice candidates sourced and managed by our expert teams.

employment management

Employment Management

We handle employment contracts, onboarding, payroll, workers' compensation and HR administration so you can focus on growing your business.

Mentoring and Support

Mentoring and Support

Receive ongoing apprentice mentoring, progress monitoring and retention support to help apprentices successfully complete their training.

Reduced Employment Risk

Our employed apprentice model provides additional flexibility, support and reduced employment risk compared to employing apprentices directly.

Workforce Growth

Develop a pipeline of skilled workers while addressing current and future workforce needs across your business and industry.

The process

Your Apprentice Hiring Journey

Contact our Apprentice Employment Services team today to register your interest.

We'll discuss your workforce needs and determine the right apprentice employment solution for your business.

Let us source, screen and match you with the right apprentice.

We do the searching, you get the final say.

Once you've selected your apprentice, we'll manage onboarding and employment administration so they can get started quickly.

Access ongoing support from MRAEL, including contract management, apprentice mentoring, supervisor support and training coordination.

Why partner with us?

Why partner with us

We help businesses hire apprentices, reduce administration and access available support through MRAEL's Apprentice Employment Services model.

Up to $14,000 in eligible incentive payments*

Pre-screened candidates

Employment management

Candidate matching

Admin and compliance handled

Training coordination and support

Supervisor support

Scaling your team?

Ready to hire an apprentice? Access up to $14,000 in available support*


Start building your future workforce today. Complete the form below and our Apprentice Employment Services team will contact you to discuss apprentice recruitment, employment support and available incentive opportunities.


* Subject to TradieStart eligibility criteria, funding availability and program guidelines.