Ryde plumber urges young tradies to consider school-based apprenticeships
A Ryde plumber who started his career through a school-based apprenticeship is encouraging young Australians to consider this pathway as an alternative route into the trades.
Should I consider school-based apprenticeships for my plumbing business?
Plumbers and other tradies benefit from understanding school-based apprenticeships as a recruitment pathway to address skills shortages and attract younger workers to the industry.
Key takeaways
- A Ryde plumber successfully launched his career through a school-based apprenticeship program.
- School-based apprenticeships offer an alternative pathway for young people to enter the trades.
- The plumber is actively encouraging more young Australians to consider this training route.
- This pathway allows students to gain trade experience while completing high school.
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