The estimable National Centre for Vocational Education and Training reports a 20 per cent increase in apprentice and trainee numbers at end March on the 12 months prior. “The COVID-19 pandemic in Australia has created uncertain times for individuals, business and government … care should be taken when comparing 2020/21 data with data from previous years,” the agency suggests.
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