New report finds most apprentices plan to stay in traineeship
National research shows most apprentices intend to finish their training and employers are largely retaining them. However, wellbeing issues and uneven workplace support remain risks to completion rates.
Are most apprentices actually finishing their training — and what's putting them at risk of dropping out?
Affects builders, electricians, plumbers and all trade employers. Retention and support practices directly impact whether apprentices finish — shaping future workforce supply.
Key takeaways
- Most apprentices and trainees nationally plan to stay and complete their training.
- Employers are generally doing well at retaining apprentices, the research found.
- Wellbeing challenges remain a key risk factor for apprentices not completing.
- Inconsistent workplace support could be the deciding factor in whether trainees finish.
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