- Regional Traineeship Program recipients announced
- 40 organisations each receive $50,000 to help create local job opportunities across regional Western Australia
- Cook Labor Government supporting regional jobs across Western Australia
The Cook Labor Government has awarded $2 million in funding to strengthen workforce capacity and create local employment opportunities in regional communities.
The Regional Traineeship Program grants will be shared among 40 successful applicants, with each set to receive $50,000.
The competitive grants scheme is available to WA Community Resource Network members and select regional Local Government Authorities to assist with the cost of employing a trainee.
The recipients were announced today at the 2026 Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development CRC Conference in Perth, which brings together 101 Community Resource Centres from regional and remote communities across the State.
This year’s funding will support traineeships across in fields such as business, tourism, events, local government, and accounting.
As stated by Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson:
“The Cook Labor Government recognises the importance of this traineeship initiative in creating training and employment opportunities that help people build their careers and stay in their regional communities.
“Over the past eight years, 412 recipients and communities across regional and remote Western Australia have benefited from this support.
“These traineeships provide practical skills and hands-on experience tailored to the workforce needs of local businesses and industries, helping strengthen regional economies for the future.”
As stated by Skills and TAFE Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
“Thanks to initiatives like the Cook Labor Government’s Regional Traineeship Program, we are supporting local jobs for local communities.
“Through supporting these local traineeships, we are giving regional employers the resources to grow their workforce.”
Recipients of the 2026 Regional Traineeship Program Grants
Organisation | Type of Traineeship |
Augusta Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Bencubbin Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Beverley Community Resource Centre Inc | Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication |
Boddington Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Accounts Administration |
Bremer Bay Community Resource & Visitors Centre | Certificate III in Tourism |
Bridgetown Community Resource Centre | Certificate IV in Business |
Bruce Rock Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Cunderdin Community Resource Centre Inc | Certificate III in Business |
Denmark Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Dongara Community Resource Centre | Certificate IV in Youth Work |
Donnybrook Community Resource Centre | Certificate IV in Business |
Gingin District Community Resource Centre Inc | Certificate IV in Business |
Gnowangerup Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Greenbushes Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Hopetoun Community Resource Centre | Certificate IV in Youth Work |
Hyden Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Events |
Jerramungup Community Resource Centre Inc | Certificate III in Business |
Katanning Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Kellerberrin Community Resource Centre | Certificate II in Workplace Skills |
Manjimup Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Merredin Community Resource Centre | Certificate IV in Business |
Mingenew Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Northcliffe Community Resource Centre Inc | Certificate III in Tourism |
Nungarin Community Resource Centre | Certificate IV in Business |
Pemberton Community Resource Centre Inc | Certificate III in Business |
Ravensthorpe Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Individual Support |
Shire of Brookton | Certificate II in Workplace Skills |
Shire of Capel | Certificate III in Local Government |
Shire of Dardanup | Certificate III in Local Government |
Shire of Dowerin | Certificate III in Events |
Shire of Exmouth | Certificate II in Tourism |
Shire Of Mukinbudin | Certificate III in Business |
Shire of Toodyay | Certificate III in Information Technology |
Shire of Victoria Plains | Certificate III in Local Government |
Tom Price Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Wagin Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Accounts Administration |
Waroona Community Resource Centre Inc. | Certificate III in Community Services |
West Arthur Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Business |
Williams Community Resource Centre | Certificate III in Community Services |
