25-05-11

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has announced a strong growth in apprenticeship numbers, according to Christopher Evans the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations.

There has been a 6.3 per cent increase in the number of Australians in apprenticeships and traineeships in the year to 31 December 2010.

Perhaps of greater significance: completion rates increased by 20.1 per cent in the December quarter, when compared against figures from the September quarter.

To read the full Media Release from Senator the Hon Christopher Evans click here

To find out more information about apprenticeships and training opportunities in the Printing Industry click here.