In 2023, a significant majority of trade apprentices and trainees found employment post-training, with 95.6% in trade occupations securing jobs, maintaining the previous year's rate. The NCVER report revealed that 70.3% remained with their training employers, while 28% switched for better opportunities. Satisfaction rates were high for both on-the-job (91.4%) and off-the-job training (86.4%). However, 68.3% of those discontinuing cited employment issues, including low pay and poor workplace conditions. Non-trade trainees also reported high employment (89.7%) and satisfaction with training (over 88%).

Key points:
- 95.6% employment rate for trade apprentices/trainees post-training.
- 70.3% stayed with their apprenticeship/traineeship employer.
- High satisfaction with on-the-job (91.4%) and off-the-job (86.4%) training.
- 68.3% of dropouts attributed to employment-related issues.
- Non-trade trainees also had high employment (89.7%) and training satisfaction rates.

The NCVER report highlights a strong employment outcome for trade apprentices/trainees in 2023, with high satisfaction in training but notable dropout rates due to employment concerns.

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