Government co-funded training

Upskill your workforce. Zero tuition for employees.

SkillBridge connects employers with TAFEs and RTOs to deliver government co-funded education. Your employees get qualifications. You get a skilled workforce. The government covers most of the cost.

See Available Funding How It Works

$1.2B+

AU training subsidies available

90%

Cost covered by govt

Retention improvement

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127

Enrolled Employees

Active Courses

89%

Completion Rate

$342K

Subsidies Claimed

Employee	Course	Progress	Status	Skills Gaps Closing
Maria Santos	Cert IV Project Management	85%	Active	LeadershipScheduling
James Wu	Diploma of Cybersecurity	62%	Active	SecurityCompliance
Priya Patel	Cert III in Accounts Admin	40%	In Progress	Bookkeeping

The Problem

Billions in training subsidies go unclaimed every year

The government wants to fund your workforce training. But the system is so complex that most employers never access it.

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$1.2B in unused subsidies

Federal and state governments allocate billions for employer-funded training through programs like Fee-Free TAFE, JobTrainer, and state-specific subsidy schemes. Most goes unclaimed.

Only 12% of eligible employers access training subsidies

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Skills gaps are growing

87% of Australian employers report skills shortages. Upskilling existing staff is 6x cheaper than external hiring, but most don't know where to start.

87% of employers report critical skills gaps

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The system is a maze

Different funding for each state, eligibility rules that change quarterly, multiple RTO portals, and paperwork that takes weeks. It's designed to be hard.

6+ months to navigate funding for the first time

How It Works

We handle the funding. You get the skills.

SkillBridge automates everything between your skills gap and a funded training place.

Identify skills gaps

Upload your workforce data or use our assessment tool. We map your team's skills against industry benchmarks and identify gaps.

Match to funded courses

We find the best TAFE or RTO courses that qualify for government subsidies in your state. We handle all the eligibility paperwork.

Enrol and track

Employees enrol with zero tuition. You track progress, completion rates, and skills development through a single dashboard.

Features

Everything employers need to upskill their workforce

From skills assessment to funded training to completion tracking.

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Skills gap analysis

AI-powered assessment maps your workforce capabilities against industry standards. Identify exactly where training is needed.

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Subsidy eligibility engine

Automatically checks eligibility across all federal and state programs. Fee-Free TAFE, JobTrainer, Smart and Skilled, and more.

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RTO marketplace

Compare TAFEs and RTOs by course quality, completion rates, and delivery mode. Online, in-person, or blended options.

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Progress dashboard

Track enrolments, completions, and skills development in real time. Exportable reports for board and compliance.

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Compliance automation

Automated reporting for AVETMISS, funding acquittals, and workforce development compliance requirements.

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Employee self-service

Employees browse available courses, express interest, and track their own progress. Drives engagement and ownership.

45+

Enterprise employers
in early access

"We claimed $180K in training subsidies in our first year with SkillBridge. We had no idea that funding even existed."

Christine Walker — Chief People Officer, Logistics Co, NSW

"Our retention improved 40% after launching funded upskilling programs. Employees feel invested in. That changes everything."

Raj Mehta — CEO, Aged Care Provider, VIC

"The subsidy engine found $320K in eligible funding across 3 state programs. Our HR team would have never found that on their own."

Helen Frost — L&D Director, Retail Chain, QLD

Pricing

Pays for itself in the first month

The subsidies we unlock typically cover 10-50x the cost of SkillBridge.

Per Employee

$29 /employee/mo

For organisations with up to 500 employees. Everything you need to start claiming training subsidies.

Skills gap analysis
Subsidy eligibility engine
RTO marketplace access
Progress dashboard
Compliance reporting
Employee self-service
Email support

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Enterprise

Custom

For large employers and industry groups with 500+ employees.

Everything in Per Employee
Custom skills frameworks
API integration (HRIS)
Dedicated account manager
Multi-site support
Board-ready reporting
SLA and data residency

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FAQ

Common questions

We support all major programs including Fee-Free TAFE, JobTrainer, Smart and Skilled (NSW), Skills First (VIC), Subsidised Training (QLD), and equivalent programs in every state and territory. We update as new programs launch.

In most cases, yes. Government subsidies cover 90-100% of tuition for eligible courses. Some programs require a small student contribution (typically $0-$500). SkillBridge identifies the most cost-effective options.

SkillBridge works across all industries. We have particular depth in aged care, construction, logistics, retail, and manufacturing where skills shortages are most acute and funding is most available.

Most employers go from signup to first employee enrolment in 2-3 weeks. The skills gap analysis takes 1-2 days, course matching is instant, and enrolment timelines depend on the RTO.

Enterprise plans include API integrations with major HRIS platforms including Employment Hero, Elmo, SAP SuccessFactors, and Workday. Per Employee plans support CSV import/export.

See what funding you qualify for

Get a free subsidy eligibility report for your workforce. No commitment required.