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sydney_horn · Sep 27, 2021

Arakel said: ↑

Yes, it should definitely be easier to get into trades, I agree. It benefits the country to invest in people. My point is more that I doubt that lack of ability to pay fore the training would be responsible for the lack of current drivers.

My wife subsidizes our employees who need training. It carries a similar cost, and it makes sense due to the dearth of local talent with the skills. We pay for it, they work a slightly reduced rate until 50% is paid off, and if they leave before paying it off they owe the balance of their 50%. Works out well for both parties. Sometimes we've even paid for the whole thing as long as they commit to two years with us (they pay it back if they leave early).

If the haulage companies knew paying for the training was an issue they could easily have set up something similar. It's not difficult, and it's even sensible if there's a talent squeeze in your area. Beats not having people to do the work!
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I totally agree. As @zztop said, there is no reason industry shouldn't pay, or provide loans, for training.

But if central government believe providing loans or grants for academic qualifications makes economic sense then surely doing the same for vocational training in areas where there are labour shortages makes even more sense! That is my only point.

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