Newstalk ZB: John MacDonald discusses Dr Michael Johnston's apprenticeship reform proposals
19 March, 2025
On Newstalk ZB, John MacDonald discusses Dr Michael Johnston's call to overhaul New Zealand's apprenticeship system, highlighting the need for schools to offer trades preparation qualifications and remove the stigma that apprenticeships are second-rate to university degrees.
MacDonald supports Dr Johnston's suggestion for better connections between schools, trades, and training organisations, noting how Germany successfully directs half of its school leavers into apprenticeships. Listen below.