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If you’ve finished your apprenticeship
Finishing your apprenticeship or traineeship is exciting, but you may be wondering what to do next.
Finding out what happens next
Depending on which state or territory you live in, you may get a trade certificate. You may also need to apply for a work licence at this stage.
Contact your Apprentice Connect Australia Provider to find out what you need to do next. You can search for an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider in your area on the Australian Apprenticeships website.
You may continue working with your current employer or need to look for another job. If you need help finding another job, read about looking for work.
If you’ve decided to leave your apprenticeship
If you’ve decided not to finish your apprenticeship or traineeship, we have information and support to guide you.
Read about ending an apprenticeship or traineeship on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
If you want to end your apprenticeship or traineeship, you’ll need to give your employer notice.
Changing industries
Use the myfuture website to help you choose and plan the right career move.
Talk to your Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for advice and support. You can search for a provider on the Australian Apprenticeships website.
Looking for a new job
If you’re looking for a new job, there are payments and services that can support you. Read about looking for work.
How to tell us about a change
Changes to your circumstances may affect any payments you get from us. Make sure your details are up to date so we can pay you the right amount.
If your Centrelink online account is linked to myGov, you can update your details online.
You can also use the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
If you don’t have a myGov account or a Centrelink online account, you’ll need to create them.