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Are apprentices struggling to find work?

Jim Ahern is co-owner of Trade Path and a bricklayer by trade. He contacted the show because he b...

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12.35 7 Jan 2026


Are apprentices struggling to find work?


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12.35 7 Jan 2026


Jim Ahern is co-owner of Trade Path and a bricklayer by trade. He contacted the show because he believes there are too few real opportunities for people to pursue a trade in this country, and that something needs to change if we’re serious about getting more men and women into the workforce…

So, are apprentices struggling to find work?

Jim joins Andrea to discuss, as well as listeners.


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