Why start an apprenticeship or traineeship after school?

If you have just finished school, you might be considering a lot of different pathways. Staring an apprenticeship or traineeship is a great way for you to open doors to a successful career. Here are some of the main reasons to think about doing an apprenticeship or traineeship:

Earn while you learn

While most training and education requires you to pay extensive fees and not earn any income, an apprenticeship or traineeship can provide you with a wage as well as the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification. Your wage will increase each year, and you will also receive paid leave entitlements, so that you can enjoy a balanced life while you are learning.

Gain hands on experience

While most study and training relies on theory and fictitious scenarios to teach, apprenticeships and traineeships allow you to get real world experience doing the job you are training to do, alongside formal study. So by the time you are qualified, you are ready to hit the ground running, working in a real workplace with valued experience.

Qualifications are in demand

According to research in the 2025 Jobs and Skills Report by Jobs and Skills Australia there has been consistent growth in the overall number of apprentices since 2019 (p.99). Growth has been strongest in key trade occupations like Electricians, Carpenters and Motor Mechanics, but also in care economy occupations like Child Care Worker and Aged and Disability Carer. This growth shows that apprenticeships and traineeships are in demand and you will have lots of opportunities when you are fully qualified.

Stable and well paying career

Once you receive a nationally recognised qualification like an apprenticeship or traineeship, your qualification and skills will give you a ticket to work anywhere in Australia. This will open you up to a world of opportunities and different employers who want the skills that you have to offer.

Pathways to start your own business

If you become a qualified tradesperson, you have the ability to be your own boss and build up a business that will benefit you. The skills you acquire will set you up to understand how to approach and work with customers and build your business from the ground up. If you have ever wanted to call the shots on your own work, an apprenticeship or traineeship could take you there.

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