01 September 2015
Getting the best from an investment in an apprenticeship
If you’re a small firm wanting to train an apprentice and can’t justify a dedicated human resources or training team, take heart.
01 September 2015
Getting school leavers interested in the HVAC&R industries
Getting more young people interested in a career in the refrigeration, heating and air conditioning industries (HVAC&R) was one of the topics discussed at the Institute of Refrigeration, Heating &...
01 September 2015
Got a Trade Week: learning about a career in winemaking
Touring the West Auckland plant of award-winning winemaker Matua Valley Wines during national Got a Trade Week proved a good way for students like Ruhia Henare-Samuels to learn about a...
31 August 2015
Workchoice Teachers’ Day: strengthening the link between schools and the trades
This year’s Workchoice Teachers’ Day, Christchurch (28 August 2015) wrapped up Got a Trade Week with a focus on trades and services.
31 August 2015
‘More women should give signmaking a go’
“With a career in signmaking I’ve found where I’m meant to be,” says Green Frog’s Nicki Bason who capped off a successful apprenticeship by taking out silver in the Signmaking...
31 August 2015
Got a Trade campaign setting young rugby league stars on career path
Sponsoring the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) National Secondary Schools Tournament in Auckland this week is one of the ways the Got a Trade? Got it Made! campaign is continuing...
28 August 2015
Got a Trade Week: learning about a career in baking
Touring the Goodman Fielder East Tamaki plant as part of national Got a Trade Week has proved a good way for students like Bronwyn Barnes, Year 12 at Long Bay College...
28 August 2015
Improvements in forestry safety being acknowledged
Congratulations to the industry for the work underway to improve safety. Your efforts are being noticed, including by the Council of Trade Unions (CTU).
27 August 2015
Increasing the number of apprentices in signmaking
The Competenz Printing, Packaging, Signmaking & Journalism team received great feedback in the latest New Zealand Sign & Display Association’s (NZSDA) newsletter from NZSDA National President Nick Baty.
27 August 2015
Getting the best from a printing apprenticeship
A careful hiring policy, supporting their apprentices’ learning, managing progress, and the personal touch have combined to see award-winning Logans Print from Gisborne put 18 people through successful printing apprenticeships...
