A vocational education system fit for the future
Meeting a large skills shortage is no mean feat, but in challenge lies opportunity. Enter the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) — the biggest...
Twins snub corporate life for building apprenticeships
Jourdan Lee spent seven years climbing the banking corporate ladder — and then the next three years saving enough money to quit. When he...
Apprentices go outward bounding
A number of New Zealand’s leading carpentry apprentices have recently returned home from Outward Bound, a 21-day leadership programme in Anakiwa in the Marlborough...
Building skills for the future — still a long way to go to meet...
The number of Kiwis taking up construction apprenticeships has reached record high numbers, but Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation chief executive Warwick Quinn...
Fine-arts student turned carpentry apprentice impresses national judges
Peter Ravn’s solid performance and quality craftsmanship saw him take out the title of Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2018 Apprentice of the Year last...
Attention to detail pays off for Hamilton apprentice Morgan Wills
In a face-off against eight of New Zealand’s top carpentry apprentices, Morgan Wills has taken out this year’s Registered Master Builders 2019 Apprentice of...
Second-place apprentice nails it!
Nelson’s Wade Puklowski was elated when he was awarded second place at the Registered Master Builders 2016 Apprentice of the Year last month.
The 23-year-old,...
Who will become Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2018 Apprentice of the Year?
The future leaders of New Zealand’s construction industry are preparing for a showdown at the Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2018 Apprentice of the Year...
Competition grows as top tradies step up to the challenge
Entries for the Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2017 Apprentice of the Year have now closed.
Talented apprentices from across the country are ready to go...
Uni to building proves a winning move
Daniel Van Tiel of Van Der Putten Construction Ltd was overwhelmed when he was awarded first place at the Auckland Registered Master Builders 2015...