Northern Rivers businesses to benefit from $20 million skills investment

Key points

• Small businesses across the Northern Rivers will benefit from a $20 million NSW Government training investment. The funding expands access to subsidised training for existing workers, aiming to address skills shortages and boost productivity.
• Apprenticeship and traineeship numbers in the region are nearing pre-flood levels, with more than 10,500 people starting training since the 2022 floods.
• NSW Minister for Skills Steve Whan and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said local employers played a key role in the recovery.