EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 13 MIN
DEEP DIVE: Where did all the apprentices go? We’re about to really need them
from Hack · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Some tradies are anticipating a 'blue collar gold rush'. Big infrastructure projects to build data centres and underground tunnels mean that tradies, particularly electricians, are about to be in high demand.But, what if there aren't enough tradies to build everything we need?In this week's deep dive, we hear about the tradie shortage expected over the next few years and whether Australia can get its apprentice numbers up.Guest:Ben Bardon, CEO, National Australian Apprenticeships AssociationGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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DEEP DIVE: Where did all the apprentices go? We’re about to really need them
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