MDT DESIGN launches $3,000 tool grant for Australian apprentices
Melbourne jewellery business MDT DESIGN has launched a $3,000 tool grant for Australian apprentices in any recognised trade. The grant aims to ease the cost of buying tools during an apprenticeship.
$3,000 tool grant available to Australian apprentices in any recognised trade, offered by Melbourne's MDT DESIGN.
How can Australian apprentices apply for the $3,000 MDT DESIGN tool grant?
Apprentices across all trade types can apply. A $3,000 grant could cover a significant portion of the tool costs new starters face in their first year.
Key takeaways
- MDT DESIGN, a Melbourne jewellery business, has launched a $3,000 tool grant for Australian apprentices.
- The grant is open to apprentices in any recognised trade, anywhere in Australia.
- Entries close 11:59 pm AEDT, 30 November 2027. Apply with your best apprenticeship story in 100 words or less.
- Check the full entry rules on MDT DESIGN's grant page before applying: mdtdesign.com.au/australian-apprentice-tool-grant
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