Horse trainer, picture framer, but no candlestick maker: Here are the trades the government will pay you to study in 2023

Blacksmith, tree worker, tour guide: The trades the government will pay you to study in 2023

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The federal government has updated its Australian Apprenticeships Priority List, adding an extra 39 occupations.

The list has now grown to 111 occupations, as the country continues to struggle with skills shortages across a range of different sectors.

Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor said the list advises government on where support is needed the most.

"It's a way of identifying the priority areas so that when we invest in education and training, we're investing in areas that will contribute to the supply that's in demand," he said.

"We've got a skills shortage across the economy, across the labour market … and therefore the task of responding to that is significant.

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Article written by: Stephanie Borys