20 July 2000

Modern Apprenticeships to close the skills gaps	>>

	The Government is confident that its Modern Apprenticeship programme will have a significant impact on skills gaps in the economy - news release to announce programme

The current situation	>>

	The facts and figures on the low uptake of apprenticeships and the implications they hold for New Zealand

Facts Sheet	>>

	Modern Apprenticeships, a new work-based education initiative for young people, will be established over the next 18 months by Skill New Zealand - the background

Pilot - Locations and Industry Coverage	>>

	The industries and regions covered by the pilot programme

Pilot co-ordinator profile	>>

	Background on the pilot co-ordinators

Modern Apprenticeships programmes: 2001	>>

	Release: There has been a very positive response from industry to Modern Apprenticeships. For the first phase of the nationwide rollout, we have chosen industries where there are identifiable skill shortages and there is likely to be higher employer demand for Modern Apprentices. 21 December 2000

Modern Apprenticeships programme to expand	>>

	Release: Modern Apprenticeships is to expand into industries as diverse as aeronautical engineering, outdoor recreation, and sports turf management this year, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey announced today. 20 February 2001

Skill New Zealand webpage also offers extensive information on Modern Apprenticeships