This report summarises key findings from research that examined the effect of pre-apprenticeship programs on apprenticeship completions and the value that both students and employers place on pre-apprenticeship programs in helping students to obtain successful apprenticeship outcomes. It finds that pre-apprenticeship programs can significantly boost the chances of successfully completing an apprenticeship.

This report provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and trainees who undertook an apprenticeship or traineeship during 2023. It found that the most common reason for not completing a trade apprenticeship or traineeship was dissatisfaction with pay, working conditions or the workplace.

This report examines the challenges and opportunities for pathways from secondary education to industry and trades training in New Zealand. It highlights systemic issues and proposes comprehensive reforms to strengthen these pathways. It finds that nearly twice as many New Zealand school leavers fall into unemployment compared to those who undertake workplace-based learning.

This strategy aims to encourage more women and girls to pursue a career in manufacturing, while supporting the industry to create inclusive and accessible workplaces for everyone. The strategy highlights key ways for industry to increase women’s participation and equity in the sector, along with practical tools and resources for manufacturers of all sizes.

This publication presents the most up-to-date contract and individual completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees, finding that overall completion rates decreased in 2023. The authors find the most common reasons apprentices and trainees left training in 2022 included dissatisfaction with pay or working conditions.