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Tess Ikonomou

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Australians urged to ditch snobby attitude to trades - You Need To See This

The federal government will put extra funds into vocational education to boost boots on the ground. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians have been urged to value vocational training the same as university degrees in the face of a massive skills shortfall.

The challenge will be thrown down by Skills Minister Andrew Giles in a speech at the National Press Club on Tuesday, where he will also unveil a $30 million boost to grow the number of vocational teachers.

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