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Apprentice Boost policy sees 49% jump in apprentices

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Publish Date
Tue, 7 Dec 2021, 10:02AM
Photo / NZ Herald
Photo / NZ Herald

Apprentice Boost policy sees 49% jump in apprentices

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 7 Dec 2021, 10:02AM

Numbers are booming for those wanting to learn a trade.  

There's been a 49 percent jump in apprenticeships since August of 2019. 

Concave Construction Co-chair Graham Burke told Mike Hosking it's a direct result of the Government's Apprentice Boost policy. 

“$1000 a month for the first year, and $500 a month for the second year. So, it’s had amazing results.” 

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