Early trend estimates for trade and non-trade commencements in apprenticeships show an upward trend, according to figures released today.
Released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Apprentices and trainees 2013—early trend estimates, September quarter, provides seasonally adjusted and smoothed data at the national level for apprentice and trainee commencements.
Estimates show that trade apprentice commencements increased from 22 700 in the June quarter 2013 to 27 200 in the September quarter 2013.
Non-trade commencements have increased in the last two quarters, from 33 700 in the March quarter 2013 to 43 600 in the September quarter. This follows a period of decline in the preceding four quarters.
NCVER will release detailed apprenticeship and traineeship information later this month, with the release of the June 2013 quarterly data. This information will include national and state/territory level in-training, completion, and cancellation and withdrawal data.
Copies of Apprentices and trainees 2013—early trend estimates, September quarter are available from www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2693.html
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