Government’s $10,000 boost for apprentices to train in electric cars

In a joint announcement made last week, ministers lowered the bar to encourage new workers into the industry, and are offering an incentive to boot.The Federal Government has made a U-turn on the strict criteria apprentice mechanics needed to meet to work on electric vehicles following mounting pressure from the car industry.Last week, Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced changes to the New Energy Apprenticeships