Labour to revive Covid-era subsidy for apprenticeships if elected, expands eligibility to road-builders and hairdressers

Election '26: Labour proposes Apprenticeship Boost expansion

Labour extends Apprenticeship Boost to 2-year subsidy from 2028, $500/month to employers; adds construction, water, hairdressing trades. Apprenticeship policies shape where junior developers build careers; signal workforce strategies affecting hiring markets globally.