DEEP DIVE: Where did all the apprentices go? We’re about to really need them
About this episode
The episode discusses the anticipated shortage of apprentices in Australia amidst a growing demand for tradies due to major infrastructure projects.
Some tradies are anticipating a 'blue collar gold rush'. Big infrastructure projects to build data centres and underground tunnels mean that tradies, particularly electricians, are about to be in high demand. But, what if there aren't enough tradies to build everything we need? In this week's deep dive, we hear about the tradie shortage expected over the next few years and whether Australia can get its apprentice numbers up. Guest: Ben Bardon, CEO, National Australian Apprenticeships Association Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Topics covered
- apprenticeship
- tradie shortage
- infrastructure projects
- blue collar jobs
- electricians
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