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Government to announce 'dole for apprenticeship' scheme

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 9 Aug 2018, 8:13am
After taking on a new apprentice, most businesses make a loss because of training. Photo / Getty Images

Government to announce 'dole for apprenticeship' scheme

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 9 Aug 2018, 8:13am

The Government is expected to announce a 'dole for apprenticeship' scheme today.

Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation Chief Executive Warwick Quinn told Mike Hosking this would be a great thing for businesses.

"The early days and first few months certainly cost employers, so it would make taking on apprentices a more economically viable venture."

LISTEN ABOVE AS WARWICK QUINN SPEAKS TO MIKE HOSKING

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