New research shows that Victorian apprentices and trainees are moving directly into some of the state’s most essential jobs, with the vast majority finding work immediately after training.
In Victoria, 93.5 per cent of people who complete an apprenticeship or traineeship are employed after finishing, one of the strongest results in the nation, according to the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER).
Even among those who don’t complete courses, more than three-quarters still secure work, highlighting the high demand for practical, job‑ready skills across the state.
TAFE is the primary provider of apprenticeships and traineeships in Victoria — in 2025, more than 70 per cent of all Victorian apprentices and trainees completed their training through TAFE.
Victoria continues to lead the nation in delivering job‑ready workers for industries every Victorian relies on, from construction and electrotechnology to community services, transport, and frontline trades.
Victoria’s trade sectors are standout performers, with 85 per cent of electrotechnology apprentices and 79 per cent of construction apprentices gaining employment in the same occupation they trained for, outperforming national averages.
TAFE apprenticeships and traineeships deliver secure, meaningful, future‑focused careers that are some of the most reliable routes into stable, reliable employment.
Quotes attributable to Alex White, CEO of the Victorian TAFE Association:
“Apprentices and trainees are vital to Victoria’s future, and this new data confirms that practical, hands‑on TAFE training is a ticket to a secure, stable job.
“When more people enter these essential trades, we all benefit. It means more construction workers building the hospitals, schools and homes we need, and more electrotechnology workers for Victoria’s transition to net zero.
“Victorian TAFEs train the vast majority of the next generation of the state’s apprentices and trainees. As skills demands grow, it is essential to expand our state’s sovereign training capacity with new campuses and more funded training places.”