DEEP DIVE: Where did all the apprentices go? We’re about to really need them

Some tradies are anticipating a 'blue collar gold rush'. Big infrastructure projects to build data centres and underground tunnels mean that tradies, particularly electricians, are about to be in high demand.

But, what if there aren't enough tradies to build everything we need?

In this week's deep dive, we hear about the tradie shortage expected over the next few years and whether Australia can get its apprentice numbers up.

Guest:

Ben Bardon, CEO, National Australian Apprenticeships Association

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