$10,000 apprenticeship incentive overlooks key industries says expert

The Australian Government’s $10,000 incentive for apprenticeships in construction and clean energy is a positive move says Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia.

However, the education peak body believes it doesn’t address skills shortages in other important industries, like agriculture, health, and ICT also need skilled workers but are left out of this plan.

CEO of Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia, Troy Williams, about a wider approach.

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First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 28 January 2025