Host a Trade Intern for Free | Skills Development Academy
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Host a Trade Intern for Free.

Bring a supervised trade intern into your business at no cost. Tell us which trade you need and we will match you with a suitable candidate for 3, 6 or 12 months of workplace training.

Why Host with Us

A free, supported way to build your team.

Free to Host

There is no cost to host a trade intern — the program is provided free of charge to eligible employers.

Targeted Capability

Access candidates matched to the trade, project and workplace requirements you specify.

Flexible Engagement

Host one or more interns for 3, 6 or 12 months of supervised workplace training, subject to placement suitability.

Streamlined Coordination

Receive support with the brief, candidate matching, interviews, agreements and placement check-ins.

Fresh Perspectives

Engage motivated trade participants who bring energy, willingness to learn and practical enthusiasm.

Talent Pipeline

Use a structured placement to evaluate potential future employees over a meaningful period.

How Hosting Works

Four simple steps.

01

Send an intern brief

Tell us which trade you need, how many interns, your location and the duration you can supervise.

02

Review and interview candidates

Receive suitable trade-intern profiles and select candidates to interview.

03

Select your intern

Confirm the preferred candidate, start date and placement arrangements.

04

Host with support

Formalise the free placement agreement and receive coordination throughout the training period.

Request a Trade Intern

Tell us what you need.

Our team will review your brief and contact you to confirm suitable trade-intern candidates for your business.

By submitting this form, you consent to being contacted about hosting a trade intern. Hosting is free of charge; placement is subject to candidate availability and suitability.

Important: Hosting a trade intern is free of charge for eligible host businesses. Candidate matching, placement duration and hosting arrangements are subject to eligibility, suitability and availability. No placement or employment outcome is guaranteed.