Hon Adele Farina questions the Minister for Training and Workforce Development regarding a decrease in apprentices at the South West Institute of Technology between 2013 and 2015. The Minister attributes the decline to moderating economic conditions and reduced employer demand.

AnsweredQoN 4459Legislative Council
Asked
11 October 2016
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Training and Workforce Development

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I refer to the South West Institute of Technology Annual Report 2015 , which shows a decrease in the number of apprentices between 2013 and 2015 of about 100 apprentices and ask the Minister to explain the reasons for this decrease?

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Answered
15 November 2016
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
35 days
The Department of training and Workforce Development advise:
The decline in apprentices is due to moderating economic conditions leading to a decline in demand for apprentices from employers and is consistent with state and national trends.

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