There is a plethora of apprenticeship opportunities available for school leavers.
Year 12 graduates who miss out on university offers are encouraged to consider apprenticeships and traineeships as a practical and rewarding alternative.
A staggering 95.6% of trade apprentices secure full-time employment after completing their training, Apprentice and trainee-qualified workers surpass their tertiary-educated counterparts at age 25, earning the highest average weekly income of $1,421.
Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) is the nation’s leading provider of apprenticeships and traineeships.
ASA National General Manager Peter Gilchrist said “Apprenticeships and traineeships provide hands-on experience, nationally recognised qualifications, and practical skills that employers are actively seeking”.
“From business services and childcare to construction trades like plumbing and carpentry, there are hundreds of opportunities across diverse industries,” Mr Gilchrist said “Missing out on a university offer doesn’t mean missing out on a successful career.
With so many training programs available, there’s a pathway to a fulfilling future for everyone.”
To learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships, visit apprenticeshipsupport.com.au or call 1300 363 831.