Apprenticeships and traineeships: The employer perspective

Wednesday 30 July 2025 - 11:00am AEST

The Ai Group Centre for Education and Training has released new research that shines a light on the experiences of the employers of Australia's more than 300,000 active apprentices and trainees.

To meet current and future skills needs, Australia needs an urgent and sustained increase in the numbers of apprentices and trainees commencing and completing. Yet, in recent years commencements have declined and employers report that employing apprentices and trainees is increasingly costly and complex.

Around 8 in 10 employers surveyed said that apprentices and trainees are important to their business; however, 96% of respondents say they experience one or more barriers to employing apprentices and trainees.

The role of employers within the apprenticeship and traineeship system is vital. No apprentice or trainee can commence their training without an employer first being willing and able to employ them.

This webinar will unpack the findings and recommendations from this research and what it means for industry, governments and the education and training system.

To access the report visit: Apprenticeships & Traineeships Australia: Employer Perspective Report 2025