Welcome to the Australian School of Employment.
We help Australians start a business, grow their business or find work through practical mentoring and high-energy workshops.
Our Impact.
301,022
individuals have participated in our face-to-face and online education programs.
51 percent
of our inspirational alumni are based in a regional, remote or rural community.
$20,412,109.20
of income, revenue and additional funding has been generated by our alumni.
What We Do.
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Small Business Programs
We support existing small business owners across the full business lifecycle to improve operations, grow revenue and build long-term sustainability.
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Self-Employment Programs
We support new business owners to explore business ideas, build confidence, develop practical plans and take the first steps towards income.
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Employment Programs
We support adults to build confidence, develop transferable employability skills, explore career pathways and move towards meaningful employment.
I have wonderful, inspiring and supportive mentors who couldn’t be more helpful and interested in me. They are available to help me at any time – all I have to do is ask and nothing is a problem. I have learnt so much in such a short space of time and that is helping me enormously with the planning and set up of my business - so much so that launch day is coming quicker than I expected!
ALISON T
Featured Programs.
Explore some of our favourite programs helping small businesses grow, supporting people into business ownership and creating pathways into work.
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👩🏻💻 Australian Government Digital Solutions Program
Get practical help across the digital areas that matter most in business, with 5 hours of private mentoring, live workshops and flexible online learning including on-demand tutorials and webinars designed to help you grow.
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🚀 Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance
Start your own business or grow your existing micro-business with practical support through this free Australian Government program, including business planning, mentoring and guidance designed to help you build a viable business
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💼 Creating Your Future Job Youth Self-Employment
A practical self-employment program that helps participants identify local problems, explore market gaps and develop micro-business ideas that can create pathways into work or self-employment.
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🚜 Business Coaching for Farms
Practical coaching for farming businesses, combining business guidance, technical support and pastoral care to help farmers strengthen operations, build resilience and plan for growth.
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🌐 Online Small Business Community
A free online community for Australians interested in small business, leadership and entrepreneurship, with practical resources, updates and opportunities to stay connected.
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🏛️ Custom Partnerships & Tailored Programs
We work with Government, Industry and Education Partners to design practical programs that respond to local needs, priority cohorts and specific employment or business goals.
The Australian School of Employment is outstanding! The content is practical and relevant and you get the chance to network with like-minded small business owners. The ASE team is pure gold.
GABRIEL G
Australian School of Employment in Video.
Our participants are building real businesses and finding real jobs.
Our Investor, Advisor & Ambassador.
Steve Baxter's success story is an inspiring example of how determination and hard work can lead to success in the world of entrepreneurship. From his humble beginnings in the military, Baxter went on to start and successfully exit several small businesses in the communications industry.
In 2001, he co-founded PIPE Networks, which grew into one of Australia's largest broadband networks. The company was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2005, and in 2010, was acquired for $373 million. This exit marked a significant milestone in Baxter's career and cemented his position as one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs.
Baxter's entrepreneurial expertise has also extended to his work as an investor on Channel Ten’s Shark Tank. His ability to identify promising business ideas and provide support and investment has helped many entrepreneurs achieve success. Despite his achievements, Baxter remains humble and committed to supporting all Australians!