Tag: Training
New ATT chief executive appointed
The Apprenticeship Training Trust (ATT) has appointed Michael Blanchard as chief executive officer.
“We are very pleased to have Michael now leading ATT,” ATT chairman...
BCITO: Diversity the key to construction success
Women make up just 2.6% of workers “on the tools” in New Zealand’s construction sector, and the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO)...
The ‘saviours of our industry’ — what will work for them?
By Terry Sage, Trades Coaching New Zealand
They say don’t start a discussion with an apology — it’s neither polite nor good business etiquette.
Sorry, I...
Future-proofing industry training
By BCITO chief executive Warwick Quinn
Current state
The current number of trainees across all sub-sectors is not sufficient to meet existing labour force...
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
p.p1 {margin: 4.2px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 12.5px; font: 12.0px 'Open Sans'; color: #cab9a1} ...
The quest for new apprentices
p.p1 {margin: 4.2px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 12.5px; font: 12.0px 'Open Sans'; color: #cab9a1} ...
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...