As Australia’s economy recovers following the recent slump, new research shows that there is no evidence of persistent skill shortages in the construction, automotive and engineering trades during economic downturns.
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The number of people starting a traineeship reached an all time high in the December quarter 2010, but the number of new trade apprentices appears to have levelled off.
Whether you employ butchers, bakers or candlestick makers, chances are that you will turn to the nation’s training system to provide you with skilled workers.
More than 1.1 million or 76% of 15 to 19 year olds nationally attended school, vocational education and training (VET) or university in August 2009, according to a new statistical report released today.
For young people early career planning can mean the difference between reaching their full potential or falling short of the mark.
Combining too much work with study can cost young people future job opportunities but the right work provides a valuable foot in the door, according to research published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).