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    Where have all the tradies gone?

    May 03, 2023 4 minutes

    MY MONEY OCCUPATIONS

    In just over six months, thousands of young Australians will be finishing year 12 and moving on to the next stage of their lives, which will begin with making a decision. Typically, they will choose between obtaining a university degree or undertaking vocational education training (VET).

    Most will choose the former. Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows 63% of people aged 15-74 have a post-school qualification, roughly split between bachelor’s degrees and TAFE certificates. In the younger generations, bachelor’s degrees are the clear winner.

    What’s losing out, however, is the trades sector. Australia faces a serious shortage of skilled tradies. According to

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