Te Mahi Ako is proud to offer our Business Development Grants, an initiative specifically designed to help registered small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. These grants provide a unique opportunity for businesses in the Auckland, Northland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty regions to upskill their workforce and enhance their competitiveness without any financial burden.
Applications close at 5PM, Tuesday 1 October, or when the funding allocation has been exhausted – whichever comes sooner.
No financial burden. Access fully-funded educational programmes tailored for businesses like yours.
Support business growth. Gain new skills and knowledge to drive your business forward.
Enhance collaboration and competitiveness. Stay ahead of the competition with a well-trained team while fostering a cooperative approach to education and career development within your workplace.
- Workplaces must be a registered SME based in Auckland, Waikato, Northland, or Bay of Plenty. For the purposes of these grants, an SME must have no more than 50 staff
- During the application process, SMEs must demonstrate hardship and a need for upskilling to support business growth
- Grants are applicable only for qualifications that utilise an external assessor model. To check whether a qualification you’re interested in is eligible, please get in touch with us. Apprenticeships and water treatment programmes are excluded from this initiative
- Once your application for a grant is approved, enrolments must be received by 1 October 2024
- Staff must meet all relevant Tertiary Education Commission learner eligibility requirements.
