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Check out our latest news/pūrongo and resources/rauemi ipurangi to help kick-start employment journeys for rangatahi/youth. Browse our news/pūrongo section for updates on the YES campaign, events, success stories and news/pūrongo from kawhakawhiwhi mahi/employers and rangatahi/youth. We have a bunch of resources/rauemi from interview tips, contract advice, suggested training providers and onboarding success. Curated with you in mind, this is all about building your knowledge, confidence and connections so we can bridge the gap between businesses and younger members of the workforce.

Thank You To Our Amazing Guest Speakers (YES Employers)

Wednesday July 13, 2022

Over the past few months, the team at Youth Employment Success was lucky enough to host two virtual job fairs for Operation Find My Job.

Register Now! Aotearoa Youth Employability Conference 2022 Uniting for Change.

Monday May 16, 2022

Youth Employment Success & Firebrand in collaboration with YEA will be hosting the Aotearoa Youth Employability Conference 2022 Uniting for Change.

Eastern Southland YES Employers Share their Advice for Youth!

Monday February 22, 2021

We have 25 Employers from a wide range of industries in Eastern Southland. Take a read of some of the advice that they have for youth getting started in their career.

Whanganui YES Employers Share their Advice for Youth!

Monday February 22, 2021

We have 20 Employers from a wide range of industries right here in Whanganui. Take a read of some of the advice that they have for youth getting started in their career.

Dunedin YES Employers Share their Advice for Youth!

Sunday February 21, 2021

We have nearly 80 Employers from a wide range of industries right here in Dunedin. Take a read of some of the advice that they have for youth getting started in their career.

Industry Showcase: Hairdressing & Barbering

Wednesday February 17, 2021

Everyone visits a hairdresser or barber at least once a year! This is why maintaining and training skilled workers in this industry is so important.

Industry Showcase: Recruitment

Sunday September 6, 2020

Is the recruitment industry something that excites you? Why don’t you give it a go?

How You Can Upskill In #Iso

Wednesday April 8, 2020

So you are trying to get job-ready but you are stuck at home in isolation, never fear we have compiled a list of things you can do to up-skill whilst in isolation, all from the comfort of you home.

How does applying for an opportunity with Youth Employment Success work?

Monday April 8, 2019

Follow these 5 simple steps to explore a variety of different career pathways across a broad range of industries in your region.

YES Employers Share Their Advice for Youth

Monday March 19, 2018

Our fantastic YES youth-friendly employers were all given a chance to make a start in their chosen industries, so we’ve compiled a list of the advice that some of these employers want to pass on to the young job seekers!

How to Follow up After an Interview

Monday December 18, 2017

Have you ever had an interview for a job and hadn’t heard back but thought that you wouldn’t have been able to do any better? 

What Employers Look for in a Job Interview

Monday December 18, 2017

Have you ever wondered what is going through the employer's mind when you're sitting in an interview? We can’t tell you what they're thinking but we can give you some handy hints to what employers are looking for throughout the interview process. We have created a list of pointers and tips to helping you on your way to interview success!

Hiring Youth Employees 

Wednesday November 8, 2017

Are you looking to advertise a vacant role for a youth? Lose the traditional forms of advertising (newspaper and word of mouth) and be on the channels that youth are looking within.

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