Technical colleges key to building Victoria's future workforce
The HIA has welcomed a Victorian Liberal and National Parties commitment to set up ten Technical Colleges. The colleges are meant to help address the state's growing shortage of skilled tradespeople.
Ten Technical Colleges committed by the Victorian Liberal and National Parties to address the skilled trades shortage
Will Victoria's proposed technical colleges fix the tradie shortage?
A stronger apprentice pipeline could ease skilled labour shortages for Victorian builders, carpenters, plumbers and electricians. Any benefit depends on the policy being delivered, and that is still uncertain.
Key takeaways
- The HIA welcomes a Coalition commitment to establish ten Technical Colleges in Victoria.
- The colleges are aimed at Victoria's growing shortage of skilled tradespeople.
- The commitment comes from the Victorian Liberal and National Parties, so it is a policy pledge, not law.
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