03 September 2015
Got a Trade Week officially opened by aspiring auto mechanic
Last month, the first annual GOT A TRADE WEEK was opened at GridAKL by aspiring auto mechanic Krystal Witika – a 16-year old student from Auckland Girls Grammar with good...
02 September 2015
Encouraging more young people into a career in steel construction
Members of the steel construction industry, teachers and career advisors gathered this week at the SteelCon Careers Update 2015 at the Aotea Centre, Auckland.
02 September 2015
Workplace training leads to refrigeration career for Daniel Jordan
Thirty-five-year-old Daniel Jordan likes a challenge.
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...
