11 November 2020
COVID curveball creates changed collaboration with WIDE Trust
The global pandemic and the government’s free apprenticeships and traineeships have created the opportunity for Competenz to pivot their partnership with the Wood Industry Development and Education (WIDE) Trust.
28 October 2020
Workforce solutions: Competenz and Buckley Systems
Increasing global demand for its products has resulted in Buckley Systems developing its own talent pool, with engineering apprenticeships vital to the company being able to staff its CNC machining...
20 October 2020
Why investing in your staff is the smart move to make
Owen Embling has lost count of the number of times he’s sat at industry round tables where the discussion kept returning to concerns over New Zealand’s skill shortage – a...
19 October 2020
On-the-job training strategy provides continuous improvement for Sistema
Competenz has been delivering apprenticeship qualification and training programmes to plastics manufacturer Sistema for the past eight years.
19 October 2020
Five reasons why it’s the perfect time to upskill your business
The Covid-19 pandemic has left businesses across New Zealand in a difficult dilemma.
07 October 2020
How we are working within COVID-19 Alert Levels
Currently New Zealand is at Alert Level 1. This means our people are able to conduct normal visits while recording their movements and following government guidelines.
29 September 2020
Sharp mentorship key to regional wins for Butcher Apprentice of the Year finalists
Six butcher apprentices from around New Zealand are sharpening their skills, and knives, in preparation for the upcoming Grand Final of the ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the Year.
23 September 2020
Adhesif Labels team celebrate graduation with a twist
A team of machine operators from Adhesif Labels were proud to finally receive their General Manufacturing Print – Level 3 qualifications at a graduation ceremony with a COVID-19 twist.
22 September 2020
How we are working within COVID-19 Alert Levels
Currently Auckland is at COVID-19 Alert Level 2, and the rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1.
18 September 2020
Foxton apprentice butcher Jacob Wells: A cut above the rest
With the sound of the knife-edge striking the steel Foxton apprentice butcher Jacob Wells was a cut above the rest when he won the ANZCO Apprentice Butcher of the Year...
