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Temporary migration and skills formation in the trades: A provisional assessment

People and Place
Journal · Vol. 16 · Issue 3 · pp. 47-57
Abstract

If Australian young people are to acquire trades skills employers need to invest in apprenticeships. The 457 temporary-entry work-visa system offers employers a relatively easy alternative and the government imposes few, training obligations on those who take advantage of it. This means that employers who do invest in apprenticeships are put at a competitive disadvantage and that there is a systemic disincentive to invest in local training.

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Employment training Australia skilled labor young population international migration Australasia
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Centre for Industry and Innovation Studies, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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  • EID 2-s2.0-54449087465
  • Language English