Newstalk ZB: Nick Mills Supports Dr. Johnston's report on trades entrance qualification
19 March, 2025
On Newstalk ZB, Nick Mills discusses Dr. Michael Johnston's report for the New Zealand Initiative which found that only 6% of 16-19 year olds participate in workplace training. The report advocates for a "trades entrance qualification" for high school students heading towards apprenticeships rather than university, noting the average age for starting an apprenticeship is surprisingly high at 28 years old. Listen below.