Investing in trainees and apprentices pays off big time for businesses, teams and the national economy. (1) Skilled apprentices future-proof your business - Outside hires are less likely to meet your standards, especially if they’re inexperienced. On the other hand, training apprentices means you can pass on everything you know. (2) Productivity goes up - Apprentices are a cost-effective hiring solution in a period of unprecedented labour shortages. (3) Clients get continuity - Your clients will be happy to see you investing in the country’s future workforce – plus, they’ll trust the apprentice to deliver the same quality of work. (4) Apprentices are loyal - The latest data from Australia’s . Apprentices are looking for careers, not temporary jobs. (5) Clients get continuity - Your clients will be happy to see you investing in the country’s future workforce – plus, they’ll trust the apprentice to deliver the same quality of work.