In 2023, the number of bachelor's or equivalent level work placements for males stood at 8. In 2024, the forecast indicated an increase to 9. By 2025, this number is expected to rise to 10 and remains stable through 2026. Further increments are projected in 2027 and 2028, reaching 11. The year-on-year growth from 2023 to 2024 is 12.5%, 11.1% from 2024 to 2025, and no growth from 2025 to 2026. An increase of 10% each is forecasted for both 2027 and 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate over five years is about 6.7%.
Future trends to watch for include the increasing emphasis on work-integrated learning, potential policy changes boosting employability amongst graduates, and the impact of economic conditions on the availability and nature of work placements.
