Revised Scheme to Arrest Exodus
“Government is ready to improve governance of this scheme and play a facilitation role with employers, training providers and apprentices to safeguard everyone’s interest,” Mr Singh said.
Monday 04 March 2024 | 15:41
Recipients of the revived apprenticeship scheme. Photo: Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service
Government is keen to revive apprenticeship schemes as a facilitator to become employer-led and establish an even playing field.
This is to curb the skilled labour shortage in the country.
On Friday, more than 70 students in Suva received grant letters for a pilot run.
Related stories
Government allocated 400 incentive grants for apprenticeship in the current budget at $330,000.
A total of 230 awards were given to apprentices in Suva, Lautoka, Labasa, Taveuni and in Levuka.
Chief guest and Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Agni Deo Singh said there needed to be more awareness on the apprenticeship scheme in high schools.
Recipients of the revived apprenticeship scheme. Photo: Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service
Challenges
Mr Singh said labour mobility was a global trend, with Fiji faced with the exodus of skilled workers.
“We need all hands on deck to arrest this exodus.”
Feedback: sosiveta.korobiau@fijisun.com.fj
