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flag Australian apprenticeships hit a record 133,300 commencements in 2025, driven by more women and older workers entering trades.

flag Apprenticeships in Australia are surging, with record participation including more women and older Australians entering trades. flag In 2025, commencements hit 133,300—more than quadruple the 1960s level—with over 300,000 people currently training. flag Enrolments in automotive and engineering fields have more than doubled since the 1960s, and nearly 40,000 Australians aged 25 and over began apprenticeships in 2025, up from under 5,400 in 1995. flag TAFE institutions, working with employers, are key to this growth, supporting skilled career pathways across industries.

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