Credit Line: This post is based on the findings from Jobs and Skills Australia's April-2024 Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS) focusing on apprentice recruitment across diverse industries.
Jobs and Skills Australia's April Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS) focuses on employers' experiences when hiring apprentices across various industries. Here are the key points from the report:
Scope of Data:
The insights are drawn from employers who voluntarily shared their experiences, thus the findings might not encapsulate all scenarios of apprentice recruitment but provide a broad perspective from diverse industries. Industries Covered: The research mainly covers three sectors:
◾️ Construction
◾️ Manufacturing
◾️ Other Services (including automotive repair, maintenance, hair, and beauty services).
Recruitment Challenges:
◾️ The Manufacturing industry reported the highest difficulty in recruiting apprentices (55%).
◾️ The Other Services industry followed closely (51%).
◾️ The Construction industry had a considerably lower difficulty rate (32%).
Comparative Difficulty:
Generally, filling apprentice positions is easier compared to non-apprentice roles. However, some apprentice positions, such as those for 'Other Technicians and Trades Workers' (including Cabinet and Furniture Makers, and Hairdressers), showed a high recruitment difficulty rate at 62%. In contrast, roles in the Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers category (mainly Electricians, and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics) had the lowest difficulty at 25%.
Recruitment Methods:
◾️ Word-of-mouth and direct approaches from job seekers are prevalent methods in the Construction and Other Services industries.
◾️ The Manufacturing industry relies less on these methods.
◾️ Internet job boards are commonly used across all industries but are less favored for apprentice roles compared to non-apprentice positions.
Summary and Next Steps:
The findings from Jobs and Skills Australia's April REOS spotlight critical opportunities and challenges in apprentice recruitment. For industries struggling with recruitment, it's vital to consider innovative solutions that bridge gaps between potential apprentices and industry needs.
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