Apprenticeships Are Us, Author at Australian Car Mechanic

Apprenticeships, Automotive industry, Latest News, Polytechnic, Skills and training, TAFE

Gen Z turning to trades for job security against AI

More young Australians are turning to careers in the trades, with Gen Z pursuing secure, well-paid work amid economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Read More

Apprenticeships Are UsAugust 11, 2025, 9:03 amAugust 11, 2025

Apprenticeships, Automotive industry, Latest News, Polytechnic, Skills and training, TAFE

Apprentice dropouts costing businesses millions, warns ARU

Australian businesses are losing millions of dollars each year due to the constant churn of apprentices, most of whom abandon their training within the first 12 months, according to Phil Cooksey, General Manager of Apprenticeships Are Us Ltd (ARU). Read More

Apprenticeships Are UsJune 16, 2025, 10:34 amJune 16, 2025

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Employers overlooking adult and underage apprentices amid skills shortage

A leading apprenticeship network is calling on the Federal Government to urgently introduce targeted support and incentives for adult and underage apprentices, to avoid willing and able candidates sitting on the sidelines during a severe national skills shortage. Read More

Apprenticeships Are UsMay 23, 2025, 2:02 pmMay 23, 2025

Apprenticeships, Automotive industry, Latest News, Skills and training

Alarming drop in young apprentices, warns industry leader

The number of new and continuing apprentices has dropped even further compared to the same quarter in 2023, according to Phil Cooksey, General Manager of Apprenticeships Are Us Ltd (ARU). Read More

Apprenticeships Are UsMay 19, 2025, 1:12 pmMay 19, 2025

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Auto apprentices favouring hybrids over EVs – ARU

Apprentice mechanics favour hybrid technology over full electric vehicles for the future of the automotive – via Apprenticeships Are Us Read More

Apprenticeships Are UsMarch 28, 2025, 9:32 amApril 1, 2025

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Support structure crucial for women automotive apprenticeships

The automotive industry is seeing more women enter at the apprenticeship level, but support, particularly from a male relative, is key to their success, according to Phil Cooksey, General Manager at Apprenticeships Are Us Ltd (ARU). Read More

Apprenticeships Are UsMarch 4, 2025, 1:50 pmMarch 4, 2025