Tag: Training
First micro-credential a big step forward for construction industry
A Whitianga-based kitchen installer has become the first New Zealander to achieve a micro-credential.
The shorter, bite-sized learning achievements, which the Building Construction Industry Training...
Uncovering the real cost of tertiary education
A new study uncovering the real cost of tertiary education clearly demonstrates that New Zealand’s industry training and apprenticeship system is the education sector’s...
Learn the basics to run a successful business
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The quest for new apprentices
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Why separate education from work?
By Industry Training Federation chief executive Josh Williams
Apprenticeships are back, and it’s about time too. New Zealand — like quite a few...
More businesses need to commit to training
So, there is plenty of work, the construction sector is looking strong and the medium-term outlook is good.
There are plenty of drivers that underpin...
Skills training — the future must change
By BCITO chief executive Warwick Quinn
Fact: The number of construction trainees will be insufficient to meet forecast demand.
Fact: We must do something...
Building career firmly in sight for Maori Trades Training graduate
Malachi Paku got into a trade to further his goals, as well as to help his whanau.
“My dad was very strong and passionate about...
AUT to launch unique engineering course
AUT is to launch a new major next year aimed at combating a significant shortage in New Zealand.
The Building Engineering major will be available...
#BuildAKL matching young Auckland job seekers with construction and infrastructure jobs
An exciting new interactive social media campaign, #BuildAKL, was launched in September with the aim of getting more than 4000 young people into Auckland’s...