TAFE cuts have taken a toll
Unions and businesses are pushing for a greater investment in TAFE.(ABC News: Dan Cox) Unions are in agreement that something needs to change. The secretary of the Australian Council of Trade…
Australia is facing a tradie shortage. Why do nearly half of all apprentices drop out?
By Dana Morse, 29 August 2022 Listen Here The completion rate for apprenticeships currently hovers around 55 per cent.(ABC News: Clare Sibthorpe) Living in the suburbs of Western Sydney,…
How do we get people to see their apprenticeships through?
ABC Radio Melbourne Broadcast: Mon 29 Aug 2022 at 11:00am LISTEN HERE Duration: 1 hour With high drop out rates and a skills shortage, The Conversation Hour looked…
Jobs summit brings 180,000 more free TAFE places
Interviewer: Isabel Moussalli (ABC) LISTEN HERE Duration: 3 minutes 15 seconds It’s hoped more Australians will sign up for TAFE next year, when the government makes 180,000 more…
Poor apprentice completions must be addressed at Jobs and Skills Summit
31 August 2022 MEDIA RELEASE Poor apprentice completions must be addressed at Jobs and Skills Summit The current low rate of completions for apprentices and trainees is something that can,…