I think the statistics belie this idea that there are not enough positions there. In 2008, as I mentioned, there were 100,000 new registrations in apprentices, so there are lots of positions. Employers need to produce more and then they'll hire workers, and they could, as part of those workers, hire an apprentice. If the economy is strong, I think the positions will be there.
On December 4th, 2012. See this statement in context.