Tai Tokerau Trades Training Bi-Monthly Newsletter -
March - April 2023
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Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai! |
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Kia ora Whānau and happy easter to you all.
We hope you are settling well into your school year routine and looking forward to the holidays.
During term 1, Tai Tokerau Trades Training has been running events, visiting schools and connecting with industries to provide the best services for our schools/kura.
We are looking to continue this in term 2 with even more significant events and opportunities for our Tai Tamariki.
There are many opportunities out there, and here at Tai Tokerau Trades training, we want to help you bridge that gap.
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Welcome back to one of our Whānau Mahi |
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Alice Furrell returns to our team with a promotion as our Lead Vocational Coordinator after ten months of parental leave. She welcomed the gorgeous pēpi Piper Parker into the world on April 19th last year and has spent some time focusing on being a mama and enjoying her new whānau addition.
She is thrilled to be back in the office connecting with teachers and students of Te Tai Tokerau, working to create better career transitions in our community. This mahi is a great passion of Alice's, and we are excited to have her back on board our waka!
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The faces of Education To Employment Brokerage service Te Tai Tokerau 2023 |
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In March, Tai Tokerau Trades Training ran another successful “Tools of the Trade” event at Te Kura Kaupapa Maōri ō Kaikohe.
We were fortunate to have local employers and industry representatives come and showcase what day-to-day work looks like for them by delivering interactive workshops that allowed ākonga to use their tools and have a go for themselves!
Electrical, Carpentry, Tools, and Automotive Engineering were the highlighted industries in this terms Tools Of the Trade event. These industries were insightful about career pathways in their specific industries, and the ākonga took a genuine interest in what the industry presenters had to say.
At Tai Tokerau Trades Training, we like to involve our smaller schools/kura in these events as they often do not have the resources which some of the larger kura in Tai Tokerau do. We aim to showcase Trades and the fantastic opportunities they offer to all our taitamariki, hoping to inspire the new generation of trade superstars!
The most rewarding aspect of these events is seeing ākonga have a go and enjoy the challenge that some of these workshops bring, breaking comfort zones and expressing questions to the employers with a keenness to learn more.
We want to thank Te Kura Kaupapa Māori ō Kaikohe for hosting the event and working with us to organise and set it all up. We also want to express our gratitude towards the industries for coming and sharing their knowledge with ākonga.
We look forward to our next Tools of the Trade event at Tikipunga High School in Term 2!
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Teachers Only Day
On Friday 31st of March, E2E ran a teachers' event hosted by Bay of Islands College. The event saw many teachers from across Te Tai Tokerau come and enjoy workshops from different externals and learn about cadetships, apprenticeships and ways for students to become more immersed in the digital realm.
Tai Tokerau Trades Training and other providers could present their services to teachers and interact with each other. This was useful as we made connections and learned new material to help ākonga with their future paths.
We encourage all teachers to come to these events and be part of shaping our Tai Tamariki.
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Book now for 2023
The one-hour free Pathways Presentation has been designed to deliver the basics of Vocational Education and is generally targeted at Years 9 and 10 ākonga.
The object is to support ākonga in understanding where they see themselves within the working world by introducing key questions they should consider at their Year level.
We then introduce handy tools, like the Vocational Pathway wheel, to guide their explorations.
If you're interested in our Pathways Presentation or want more information, click the button below and send through an email, and we can book you an appointment.
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Our Employability Programme is a series of free 1 hour long workshops designed to respond to business and industry concerns that young people may not be developing the soft skills required to succeed in the workplace.
Our Employability Programme workshops focus on core employability skills. These workshops are packed with fun learning activities to build work readiness skills that business leaders have identified they want to see in young people.
We have developed eight x 1-hour workshops from which you can choose. Your school/kura can select 5 of the eight workshops, selecting the workshops which best align with your ākonga needs and stages of their transition journey. Each workshop is 1 hour or one class period in length.
The workshops are:
Ko wai ahau?
Goalsetting
Communication
Positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Teamwork .
CV and Cover letter skills –
Interview skills
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Ngāwhā Innovation Enterprise Park -
Kura Site Tours!
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The EEB team is working closely with the team at Innovation Enterprise Park to create an event to showcase Ngāwhā Park and the many different vocational pathways found inside the park.
Upcoming Event
In Term Two, the EEB team will deliver interactive site tours for students, complete with hands-on activities, exploration of their multiple career pathways and work/training opportunities, meet and greets with local employers stationed on the Park, spot prizes and more!
The kaupapa of the event is to encourage our young people to take up the fantastic opportunities in Te Tai Tokerau in the horticulture sector. This is an amazingly progressive industry with projected potential in our region, and we want our young people to lead the way.
If you want more information on this event or to express interest in your students attending, contact us now, as numbers will be capped, and spaces are limited.
About the Park
The Ngāwhā Innovation Enterprise Park’s purpose is to be the centre of innovative business and processes using the region’s abundant raw materials, supported by Research & Development and workforce training and development. From early-stage start-ups, established businesses and collaborations to large multinationals.
The Park is committed to community engagement and growth for both our people and businesses, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Our mission is driven by these core values:
MAHI TAHI: The Park creates a space where we can encourage collaboration and connection.
KOTAHITANGA: Through unity and collective action, we seek to enhance our people and businesses.
TOHUNGATANGA: We encourage our people and businesses to pursue knowledge and ideas to grow.
KAITIAKITANGA: Collectively we protect our environment, resources and people for our future generations.
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GATEWAY / SCHOOL RESOURCES |
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QRC Tourism/Business/Technology |
QRC offers tourism, business and technology courses that is a blend of practical and theory-based learning. Whether you aspire to a career in adventure tourism, hospitality management, or technology, QRC prepares students and graduates with transferable skills to pursue their chosen careers.
The campus in Tai Tokerau allows students to fully immerse themselves within industry, building the pipeline of future leaders.
QRC prides itself on providing a high quality, relevant and transformative learning experience. This results in excellent graduate outcomes; graduates progress into industry employment, or a pathway to further study.
QRC's dedicated academic and student services team work together to facilitate a positive student journey. Our student support networks have been developed to create a positive student experience from admissions and accommodation, through to pastoral care and graduate support.
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ITC (International Travel College of New Zealand) |
ITC is a premium provider of training courses for the airline, aviation, travel and tourism industries. Founded in 1996, ITC is built on the values of professional integrity, quality programming and educational excellence.
At ITC we make sure students are ready to take their place in the industry, confident, professionally trained and fully prepared. We are registered and accredited with NZQA as a category 1 provider and offer eligible candidates the option of using their fees free.
ITC offers a variety of outstanding qualifications for the airline, travel and tourism industries. Ranging from 20 weeks to 2 years in length, all of the courses are designed to be fun, fast-paced and practical.
We aim to provide students with the skills they need to find the jobs of their dreams. All of our qualifications are internationally accredited and therefore recognized all over the world. This makes their qualification transportable.
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Tools Of The Trade Mid North industry supporters |
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Established in 1991 and 100% owned by Master Electricians, ETCO is Aotearoa's leading electrical apprentices and training provider.
ETCO can help you get into an apprenticeship in two ways:
You can apply for employment with them as an ETCO apprentice, and they will support you in all aspects of your apprenticeship and your journey. ETCO can help you find employment as an apprentice with an independent employer. If you choose this path, you can still come to ETCO for your night classes and block course training, and we will visit you and support your on-job learning.
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There are so many career options after you finish an electrical apprenticeship, such as
- Engineering.
- Solar and Wind Energy Specialists.
- Marine Electricians.
- Line Mechanics.
- Estimators.
- And so much more!
For more information, check out the ETCO website!
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Milwaukee tools have collaborated with our team to support various trade-based events over Te Tai Tokerau and we are very thankful for their willingness to support our ākonga.
If you or your ākonga are looking to support a tool brand, why not chose one who supports you!
"Milwaukee Tools, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional trades that offer increased productivity and unmatched efficiency.
Milwaukee Tools New Zealand is dedicated to our local users, catering to the ever-growing demands of the job site, and supporting all tradespeople to be the best they can."
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We are a registered Private Training Establishment (PTE) that is fully accredited and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to deliver various National Certificates, National Certificates in Educational Achievement (NCEA) and Youth Guarantee Vocational Pathways.
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"A place to help students gain choice and control over their future. At RTC we support our communities by positively impacting the lives of our students one at a time". |
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Smart Trades have worked with Tai Tokerau Trades training across multiple events and the students love their workshops. Their workshops allow students to have hands-on experience within the automotive industry and also encourage a bit of health competition.
Based in Whangarei, they are a small team of industry experts. Servicing Northland, Auckland and beyond. They cover a wide range of Trade Industries, including Collision Repair, Automotive and Engineering. They have long-established and trusted relationships with an extensive network of employers across the Trade Industries.
We partner with a large network of schools and training providers. Linking their learners to the Trade Industries.
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Additional Industry Info & Events |
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Registrations for our 2023 bus tours are now open!
Showcasing opportunities that exist for on-the-job learning and apprenticeships in the automotive industry, these tours are perfect for you and your students to get a behind-the-scenes look at automotive workshops in your region.
There are limited numbers available for each tour, so get in quick to secure your spot!
We will confirm how many seats are available to your school once registrations close.
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