Figure A1
A line graph showing the percentage of apprentice commencements by age group over time. The horizontal axis represents the quarter from Q 2 2020 to Q 1 2025, and the vertical axis represents the percentage of apprentice commencements ranging from 0 to 100 percent. There are two lines: one for individuals under 25 years old and one for individuals 25 years or over. The line for individuals under 25 years old generally trends upwards, while the line for individuals 25 years or over generally trends downwards.Age of people commencing apprenticeships in Australia, 2020–2025. Source: NCVER 2025, apprentices and trainees 2025 - March quarter databuilder, contract status, Age group by year, quarter. Authors’ own work