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Hamilton building apprentice stands out in regional comp
Waikato building apprentices battled it out at the annual NZCB challenge.
Realtor faces five-year ban for refusing Māori values course she calls 'woke madness’
The one-and-a-half-hour course was compulsory for all real estate agents in 2023.
Transport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job hunters
Some students have also chosen to work and support their families.
Brian Fallow: People for jobs, jobs for people
Government can ease the pain of losing work, and encourage employers to hire.
Budget 2020: Free training for 100,000 students, apprentices
Free training for construction, engineering, agriculture, health.
Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice
"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hosking: When school doesn't work trades training is the answer
COMMENT: The world needs doctors and lawyers, but lots more tradespeople as well.
Builders, plumbers wanted: PM unveils 4000 new trade training places
The increase is made up of 2000 news slots at Gateway and Trades Academies programmes.
Speed-dating job hunting event next month
Youngsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.
Government unveils new employment plan
PM and Employment Minister unveiling the first of what will be six action plans.
Fees-free policy 'unfair' to apprentices
At least 55 apprentices missed out on free fees by enrolling early.
Northpower offers summer internship for students
Northpower has started a 20-week summer intern programme for university students.
Principals push for fast-track, on-the-job teacher training
Principals want more fast-track trained teachers in their classes.
Josh Williams: Apprenticeships our hidden achiever
COMMENT: On-the-job training is our most cost-effective tertiary education.
Hosking: Work for dole shoves all the risk on employers
COMMENT: In a tight labour market if a young person doesn't have a job there's a reason.
New app aims to lure an extra 2000 building apprentices
App will let students track their progress through school - then get an apprenticeship.
Financial squeeze: Students go hungry
Some tertiary students are going hungry as living costs are outrunning grants.
Tradies on property ladder quicker
Young New Zealanders are increasing shunning universities for apprenticeships
Greg Wallace: Give us funds to train plumbers
COMMENT: Through a plumbing apprenticeship young people are setting themselves up for a career where there is huge demand for their skills.
Career Coach: Why you should support employees continuing education
Providing these opportunities not only strengthens the knowledge and skills of their employees, but also helps retain their top talent.
Learning at the big red shed
As we cruise the aisles of The Warehouse, many of us will be unaware that the staff in red shirts ("Reds") around us are all in various stages of formal retail training.
What can the military teach business?
Some management consultants make good money bringing real military strategies and processes to the boardroom.