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Budget promise of apprentice subsidy welcomed but concerns still over future for younger workers

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The federal government has made a budget commitment to create 100,000 apprenticeships through a wage subsidy scheme. Employment Minister Michaelia Cash says the aim is to reduce youth unemployment during the pandemic. Business groups have welcomed the announcement, but there are concerns over the long-term plan to support younger workers.


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By Biwa Kwan

Presented by Margarita Vasileva

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The federal government has made a budget commitment to create 100,000 apprenticeships through a wage subsidy scheme. Employment Minister Michaelia Cash says the aim is to reduce youth unemployment during the pandemic. Business groups have welcomed the announcement, but there are concerns over the long-term plan to support younger workers.



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