Written by Juli Robertson
Sunday, 28 February 2010 09:14
The Queensland Government is providing assistance and support to help businesses prepare themselves during the hard economic times to take advantage of future growth opportunities.
The Jobs Assist program has been implemented by The Department of Employment, Ecconomic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) and provides support to businesses with 10 or more FTEs that fit within the Locality or Industry Sector selection criteria.
The Program:
Stage 1: $3000 for the diagnostic and assessment of the business and to develop an action plan to assist the business to create strategies and activities to improve their business model.
Stage 2: Up to $5000 to help businesses implement the action plans developed in Stage 1.
Business Eligibility:
A business may be eligible for Jobs Assist where the business:
- Has 10 or more FTEs (full time equivalent employees), an established operating base in Queensland, an ABN and is registered for GST;
- Operates in one of the following industries: Aviation; Defence; ITC; Advanced manufacturing; Marine; Biotechnology; Therapeutic medicines and devices; Environmental and mining technologies and services; Processed foods; Creative industries; Tourism; Alternative and renewable fuels; Wine; Aquaculture; Fibre composites and Liquefied natural gas.
Locality Eligibility:
A business may be eligible for Jobs Assist regardless of their industry classification where the business:
- Has 10 or more FTEs, an established operating base in Queensland, an ABN and is registered for GST;
- Operates in one of the following localities: Cairns; Townsville; Bundaberg-Hervey Bay; Southern Wide Bay – Burnett; Caboolture- Sunshine Coast; and Ipswich – Logan City councils.
To find out more about the program contact JTB Consulting today.
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