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The study looks at what factors encourage young people to pursue an apprenticeship. Information… Show more

The study looks at what factors encourage young people to pursue an apprenticeship. Information from students and courses indicates that the key drivers of apprenticeship uptake are intrinsic interest and academic ability. School students with higher academic ability are less interested in apprenticeships. In contrast, those who are part way through their apprenticeship are very positive about Show less

The growth of apprenticeships and traineeships between 1997 and 2003 is examined in this report,… Show more

The growth of apprenticeships and traineeships between 1997 and 2003 is examined in this report, with a specific focus on age and sex. The research found apprenticeships and traineeships changed dramatically during this period, with the range of occupations widening, part-time apprenticeships and traineeships now common, and apprenticeships and traineeships no longer the preserve of the young male Show less

This is a companion volume to the report 'Getting adults into the trades'.

This is a companion volume to the report 'Getting adults into the trades'. Show less

This report examines the prospects of adults over 25 in the traditional trades. Aided by companies… Show more

This report examines the prospects of adults over 25 in the traditional trades. Aided by companies around Australia, researchers have studied adult opportunities to qualify and work in these trades. A companion volume, 'Getting adults into the trades: Case studies', is available on NCVER's website. Show less

This study explored retention in apprenticeships and traineeships and factors that influence this… Show more

This study explored retention in apprenticeships and traineeships and factors that influence this process. The study is based on interviews with over 400 apprentices and trainees as well as with teachers, trainers and workplace supervisors. The study identifies a range of personal, industry, labour market, workplace and training factors that contribute to the likelihood of an apprentice or Show less

This research at a glance provides a summary of the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken… Show more

This research at a glance provides a summary of the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken into Australia's apprenticeship system, which is published by NCVER in the two volumes - Australian apprenticeships: Facts, fiction and future and Australian apprenticeships: Research readings. Show less