Calling all potential apprentices and trainees
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, in collaboration with industry partners, has commenced an apprentice and trainee attraction campaign for the Northern Territory.
The department is looking to inspire potential apprentices/trainees and engage them in the training and apprenticeship system, by sharing the stories of how other young people took their first steps to ‘build, create, grow’ their own careers.
The Northern Territory has lots of options to take on an apprenticeship or traineeship and discover exciting employment possibilities across a variety of industry sectors.
Attracting more apprentices and trainees is integral to ensuring the Territory maintains a skilled workforce that meets the current and future needs of Territory employers across all sectors.
A skilled population is a critical enabler of economic growth and will support the Territory achieve a $40 billion economy by 2030.
As of August 2023, there are 3,951 apprentices and trainees across the Northern Territory. 1,372 are female, an 8% increase in comparison to August 2022. These opportunities are made possible thanks to the 1,204 Territory employers with one or more apprentices or trainees.
Trainees and apprentices are not only building a future career, but they are also getting paid to learn industry recognised and transferable skills. Plus, it can help open a world of opportunities and diversify career pathways.
Hear what these local apprentices and trainees had to say about their experience.
Whether you’re a business who would like to know more about taking on an apprentice or trainee, a family member who knows someone who is not sure about their future or you’re looking to ‘build, create, grow’ your own career, go to nt.gov.au/yourfuture and start an apprentice or traineeship in the Northern Territory.
