Rapid Response Skills Initiative
The Rapid Response Skills Initiative (RRSI) provides up to $3000 towards the cost of training for eligible people who have lost casual, full-time or part-time work in the last 12 months due to retrenchment, downsizing or business closure. This includes self-employed people (sole-traders or partners in a partnership) who have closed their business.
RRSI funding can be accessed by an eligible applicant or their spouse up to a total of $3000:
- to pay for training, including licences, to improve job prospects, and/or for careers advice to explore possibilities and help choose the best employment and training options.
To find out more, please visit Rapid Response Skills Initiative.
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Eligibility
You can apply for Rapid Response Skills Training Support funding if you have recently lost work due to retrenchment, downsizing or business closure. -
To apply
If you are eligible and would like to apply for a TasTAFE course, please contact us on 1300 655 307 before you complete the Rapid Response Skill Initiative funding online form. -
Contact and assistance
For advice on eligibility criteria – contact Jobs Tasmania on 1800 655 846 or email rapid.response@jobstasmania.tas.gov.au.For assistance with course information to support your application – contact TasTAFE on 1300 655 307 or email info@tastafe.tas.edu.au.