Who's deciding to go into the trades and what are some of the wider economic benefits? Photo: 123rf / AtlasStudio
As many polytechs and private training establishments crank back into gear for the year, how is the shape of trades training changing?
The average trades apprentice is 24 and there are increasing numbers of women, Māori and Pasifika among them - as well as people changing careers or going back to study later in life.
To talk about what's driving that change, as well as the role a highly-skilled vocational workforce plays in the Kiwi economy, Kathryn's joined by Di Lithgow.
She's Director of Skills Trades Training which is part of Skills Group.
