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Individuals

Individuals

Helping people gain skills for education, employment and entrepreneurship is the core of our purpose at MTC Australia. We will help you define your career goals, access no-cost education to help prepare you for employment or small business ownership and support you as you apply for jobs.

For Employers

For Employers

Whether you’re a large organisation with branches nationwide or a small family-owned business and whether you need new employees or want to develop existing ones, MTC can deliver the results you need to transform your business.

About Us

About Us

MTC was established in 1989 in Marrickville by a team of just three. Now we’re a group of 450 dedicated people working at more than 40 locations across NSW and Queensland and every year we support 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities.

Refer to MTC

Refer to MTC

For over 35 years, our referring partners have trusted us to help their customers find their path in life. Together we can achieve your customer’s unique ambitions so you can improve your outcomes and transform the impact you have in your community.

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Interested in starting your own business?

Do you want to start your own business but aren’t sure if self-employment is right for you? Are you curious about what’s involved and whether your business idea is viable? Our 5-day Self-Employment Online Workshop is designed to help you figure it out.

5-Day Self-Employment Workshop

Our 5-day self-employment workshop will guide you through what’s needed to run a successful business, so you can make informed decisions before taking the leap.

Over the course of the 5day workshop, we will cover the following:

Day 1: Being an entrepreneur

In this workshop we discuss everything that’s involved in becoming an entrepreneur from mindset to overcoming obstacles.

 

Day 2: Business idea and validation

This workshop will discuss the best ways to ideate as well as validate your idea to help ensure that your business concept has legs.

Day 3: Finance

This workshop discusses all things finance and will highlight a lot of the hidden costs involved in running and maintaining your business.

Day 4: Marketing

The marketing workshop will showcase why marketing is so important including proven methods for setting up and running your business promotion.

Day 5: Digital strategies and next steps

The final workshop will give you valuable digital strategies to get you started.

 

Our workshops are run by small business experts who have more than a decade of hands-on experience. Our experts are seasoned professionals in small business management and operations who provide budding business owners with the tools to succeed.

If you are looking for more information on our workshops, please see our FAQs.

How to register

If you are ready to get started and enrol into our 5-day workshop, here’s how you can register:

1

Provide your details

Fill out the form at the bottom of this page with your information.

2

Submit your form

Complete and submit the form to register.

3

Confirmation email

You will receive an email confirming your registration for the 5-day workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have answered all of the most commonly asked questions for Self-Employment Assistance. Click through to find all your questions answered.

Am I eligible if I don't live in the regions you provide Self-Employment Assistance?

No, please visit the Workforce Australia website for information on SEA providers in your region.

Am I eligible if I have already started my business?

Yes, you are eligible if you have an existing business. It’s best to speak to one of our experienced mentors who will assess the viability of the idea.

Can I work part-time and develop my business at the same time?

Yes, as long as the external income is not greater than twice the amount you receive from Self-Employment Assistance. Your part-time job should not interfere with your business development.

Am I eligible if I work full-time?

You can apply for the program while working full-time as you transition to your business.

I previously completed the Self-Employment Assistance Program, can I still apply?

Yes, but if you previously participated in Self-Employment Assistance, you must wait one year before reapplying.

Want to find out more?

We’re here to help. Fill out this form or get in touch with our friendly Customer Care team on 1300 232 663 or info@mtcaustralia.com.au

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