Michael Claessens Manager Workforce Development and Implementation
Angela Petty

Applications have closed for the second round of funding under the Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program (EBPPP), an expansion of the successful National Enterprise Productivity Places Program (PPP) conducted through 2008 and 2009.

Fact sheet on the EBPPP 

AgriFood Skills Australia has submitted 17 applications to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) for 720 training places across a range of agrifood industry sectors. The results of the applications are expected before the end of the financial year. 

Applicants who were unsuccessful in either round of submissions, or were unable to submit a proposal, are encouraged to contact AgriFood for advice on accessing state Productivity Places Program funding.

CONTACT 
For information on the application process please contact the EBPPP Project Officer, Angela Petty, on 02 6163 7208 or send an email to ppp@agrifoodskills.net.au

For more detailed information please call Michael Claesens (02 6163 7213) or Ross Ord (0412 430 728).

For more information on the Productivity Places Program visit: www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au Call: 13 38 73 or email: productivityplaces@deewr.gov.au

Background
AgriFood Skills Australia has a central coordination role in delivering the EBPPP announced by the government in November 2009. A key component is the need for training, particularly for existing workers, which must be justified under the provisions of EBPPP. The government’s managing agency, DEEWR, accepted proposals from AgriFood on behalf of applicants up to 8 May 2010. 

Proposals have been accepted from enterprises or RTOs acting in partnership with enterprises. Successful applicants must commence training during the 2010 calendar year.

Productivity Places Program flyers available
Industry Skills Councils and the Department of Education, Employement and Workplace Relations prepared the following six information flyers to explain the program. They can be downloaded.

Skills development and training to help you and your employees
Increase your work opportunities
Industry Skills Councils
Training will help your business grow and remain competitive
Training courses are now available to help you develop your skills
Ensuring continued business success