More Territorians are choosing to upskill through traineeships and apprenticeships, with current enrolments the highest they’ve been in the Territory in five years. 

The Territory Labor Government continues to support these Territorians as they transition into various industries, and acknowledges the important contribution they make to the economy and the community.  

The current in-training figures show apprenticeships are up by 16 per cent, and traineeships are up by 23 per cent on the 5 year average.

Currently there are:

·         2,073 trainees in training

·         1,832 apprentices in training

Growth industries for uptake have been community services in health and education, primary industries, business and clerical, utilities, and building and construction.

Traditional trades – electrical and electronics, construction, automotive, mechanical and fabrication and hairdressing – continue to draw in the highest numbers of Territory trainees and apprentices. 

At the end of last month, 313 trainees and apprentices graduated in their respective fields.

New enrolments in 2021 climbed by 28 per cent – with 1165 people starting an apprenticeship or traineeship so far, compared to 908 for the same period last year. 

For more information please visit: https://nt.gov.au/employ/apprenticeships-and-traineeships.

Quotes from Chief Minister, Michael Gunner:

“From cooks to brickies to barbers, apprentices and trainees make up the backbone of the Territory economy.

“We need skilled Territorians and we need a diverse set of skills across traditional and emerging industries to power our economy and keep leading the comeback.  

“These numbers show a strong confidence in our local industries, which is helping us forge ahead as the comeback capital.”

Quotes from Minister for Jobs and Training, Paul Kirby:

“I know first-hand that having a trade or traineeship under your belt will not only provide you with new skillsets and on the job training, but open the door to a lot of new opportunities.

“If you’re looking for a new career path, there has been no better time to consider a traineeship or an apprenticeship in the Territory.

“Our Government’s Critical Worker Support Package provides real career opportunities, supports Territory businesses and provides free and low-cost training opportunities for employees.”