Apprenticeships Seen as Path to Skilled Trades and Careers
The piece argues for considering apprenticeships as viable paths toward skilled trades, noting entry ages, compulsory on‑the‑job training, and the role of technical colleges. It emphasizes early planning by students and parents, the need for good school results, and recognition of higher academic achievement for extended training. It lists trades and courses available, clarifies durations, and advises coordinating with schools, apprenticeship authorities, and employment offices.
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Technical College
Techncal College
Nsw
Canberra
Territory
Comonwealth Department of Labour and National Service Employment Office
Listine
Bob Dyer
Need for youth training measures highlighted this week
The Minister for the water industry and Interior, Mr J. and Government p ANTHONY, promote apprenticeship as the key to skilled tradesmen for Canberra and surrounding districts. Apprenticeship Week raises public attention to training through apprenticeships. The ACT Apprenticeship Board coordinates with employers and technical colleges, noting recent legislative moves and industry support to speed up skilled trades production. Concluded on page 16.
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Priny
Wate
Anthony
Canberra
Anion
Tomis
Suh Felon
Saiang
Nsw
Hays
Fos
Apprentices Tally Reaches Over One Thousand in ACT
A tally shows 380 new apprentices in the ACT bringing the total to over 1,000 across 42 trades. Notable counts include automotive electrical mechanics and electrical fitting, with entries in carpentry, masonry, and motor mechanics among others.
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Aden
Nwa
Bichon
Canneron Technica College
Oi Heuly
Evel Pan
Mathatratiog
Phumbine
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