Vocational Education Forum boasts state-of-the-art virtual environment
A new era in state-of-the-art virtual conferences will be on display at the upcoming New Zealand Vocational Education Training Research Forum (NZVETRF) forum.
Young WelTec carpentry graduate aims to inspire more wahine into the trades
WelTec carpentry graduate, Sarah Clark, wants to start a company that champions female tradies.
Sarah (left) is currently employed by Tonks Residential, a local construction company, as an apprentice builder.
Sarah was introduced to the company...
State-integrated schools are better value: report
State-integrated schools are the best value for money compared with private and state schools, according to a new report by The New Zealand Initiative.
Health and Wellbeing Diploma a great fit for the financial mentoring sector
The Careerforce New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing is designed to qualify advanced support workers who work closely to support people with complex needs.
Hon. James Shaw visits Ara Institute of Canterbury to talk sustainability
Ara Institute of Canterbury hosted the Hon. James Shaw yesterday in an open-forum discussion at Te Ōhaka with students, staff and a group of founders of associated ‘sustainable’ start-ups.
College students raise funds for Pacific healthcare provider
In June, 68 students from Porirua College raised funds and chose to donate them to public healthcare provider Pacific Health Plus.
First Peer Support qualification delivered as an apprenticeship
Careerforce has launched the Peer Support Apprenticeship programme, the first of its kind being delivered in the workplace as an apprenticeship.
EASIE Living Centre welcomes families into new sensory space
A new sensory space, which provides a safe and engaging place for families to explore, has been officially opened in Palmerston North
ITO combats sector skills shortage despite rapidly evolving environment
Careerforce, the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the broader health & wellbeing sectors has released its 2019 annual report at its recent AGM.
Pathway into workforce for school leavers with learning disabilities
Ten Canterbury high school leavers with learning disabilities are being considered as interns for the 2020 intake of Project SEARCH at Canterbury DHB this week.
The year-long pilot, hosted at Burwood Hospital, was a first...