Posts tagged "JobMaker"

The $4 billion JobMaker hiring credit was designed to employ job seekers between 16 and 35 years old between early October 2020 and Wednesday last week. 

The federal government’s JobTrainer program is set to be extended for another 12 months, as part of a plan to ensure young Australians have in-demand skills.

It’s not just the end of JobKeeper that will push up unemployment in April. Here are the other changes causing the rise.

The economy seems on track for a rapid recovery. But with the pandemic continuing and the outlook uncertain, it’d be wise to take out insurance in the form of an updated JobMaker offering.

Small businesses can begin claiming hiring credits under the federal government’s JobMaker program this week, with the first quarterly claim period opening on Monday.

SMEs wanting to access the federal government’s JobMaker hiring credits can now register for the scheme via the Australian Taxation Office.

Official forecasts say unemployment won’t fall to 5.5% until 2024. JobMaker as presently configured won’t do enough to speed it up.

The federal government's JobMaker hiring credits were designed without consultation with small and medium business owners, and that's a problem.

Treasury is working with the Council of Small Business Organisations to address key concerns about the JobMaker hiring credit program.

The JobMaker hiring credit scheme has drawn criticism for potentially encouraging a form of age discrimination.

SmartCompany spoke to Curio Projects director Natalie Vinton about how accelerated digital adoption is changing the way we work.

As part of the JobMaker scheme, the budget allocates $25 million to create pathways to STEM careers for up to 500 women.