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flag New Zealand proposes overhauling apprenticeships to double trades engagement, mirroring Germany’s success.

flag A new report by the New Zealand Initiative suggests overhauling the country's apprenticeship system to boost youth engagement and the economy. flag Currently, only 6% of teens are in workplace-based learning, compared to nearly twice as many falling into unemployment. flag The report recommends creating a clearer pathway for vocational training, similar to Germany’s system where 50% of school-leavers enter trades. flag It also proposes a 'trades entrance' qualification to rival university degrees, aiming to double the number of apprenticeships and promote trades as valuable alternatives to university.

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