Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Press Release
APPRENTICES - TIME TO INVEST IN NEW INCENTIVES
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the time is now right for industry and government to develop additional incentives to employers to encourage the employment and retention of apprentices. With the Australian economy growing, investment in apprenticeships is a down-payment today to meet the skills needs of tomorrow’s economic recovery. Figures released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research show a significant drop during the March quarter in the number of employers taking on an apprentice compared to the same time last year. Comparing apprentice commencements for the March quarter 2009 with the March quarter 2008, the number of new commencements of a trade apprenticeship decreased by 22%.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the time is now right for industry and government to develop additional incentives to employers to encourage the employment and retention of apprentices. With the Australian economy growing, investment in apprenticeships is a down-payment today to meet the skills needs of tomorrow’s economic recovery. Figures released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research show a significant drop during the March quarter in the number of employers taking on an apprentice compared to the same time last year. Comparing apprentice commencements for the March quarter 2009 with the March quarter 2008, the number of new commencements of a trade apprenticeship decreased by 22%.
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