Saying YES to Youth Employment » Youth Employment Success

Youth Employment Success is working towards a Dunedin that actively engages and supports all young people. A community that owns the youth unemployment issue and works collaboratively to solve it. We’re looking for Dunedin employers who can offer employment and training opportunities for young workers and students.

Success Stories

Virginia Watson, Marketing Manager at Dive Otago

Thursday December 1, 2016

"It’s really important to be passionate about what you do. The youth bring a good amount of excitement and enthusiasm to the table."

Alan and Denise Preston, Owners at Bedpost Dunedin

Thursday December 1, 2016

"Most of the young people you employ, there’s a reason you employ them. You see something in them, a spark and a passion that you want to encourage."

Simon McCosh, Service Manager - Youth Development and Employment at CCT Dunedin

Thursday December 1, 2016

“Youth can self direct and problem solve. They're good at critiquing how things are done, and will let you know if they don’t agree with something or that systems could be better.”