On the pod today, Pete and Az are cracking into May with a big one.

They cover the new $78 million fast-track program to get experienced but unqualified workers onto tools faster — without cutting corners. It’s a game-changer for builders short on trades and long on pressure. Pete breaks it down and shares how builders can work with RTOs to speed up apprenticeships without sacrificing quality.

Then it's on to the Be Ready app — a fresh launch aimed at getting more women into trades and construction careers. Built with the help of TAFE, Awesome Women in Construction, and more, it’s got job boards, salary guides, and school pathways all in one place. Az reckons if this had existed back when he was at school, he might’ve skipped the science lab a little earlier.

They also preview a packed May event calendar — Sydney Build, HIA National Conference, the Level Up Experience with Duayne Pearce, and more.

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