This. The article presents a false dichotomy that the apprentice stays or it's not worth teaching them. Most apprenticeships allow the apprentice to do lower t

This. The article presents a false dichotomy that the apprentice stays or it's not worth teaching them. Most apprenticeships allow the apprentice to do lower tier work and work their way up which still allows for the apprentice to produce value. Combine this with a lower pay and there's no loss to the company if done right. It works like that in the tech industry all the time starting at desktop support or even office clerk and working their way up. The problem is...no one is willing to be a mentor or train anymore for whatever reason.