There has been a skills chasm in many sectors, like digital technology, for over a decade. * Immigration announcement good news for primary industries in the southThat skills chasm is now across multiple sectors, constraining growth across every region, and across the entire economy. New Zealand businesses are committed to hiring locally and we have seen the enormous take-up of apprentices. But businesses also need experienced skilled workers who can lead, mentor and train others, manage critical processes and work under pressure. More skilled workers equals more jobs, higher incomes and more prosperity.

Source: Stuff August 02, 2021 17:00 UTC