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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.
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"Go out there talk to people, focus, try hard and be respectful of the people you're working with"
“They have to have a degree of compassion” “They have got to have an appreciation of the situation they are in. ”
“I feel we cater for everybody, from the ones that just want to come to work and have a good solid job and earn some money, to the ones that...
“It’s a good idea to build up a portfolio for yourself. If you want to stand out, you’ll have a good portfolio”
“Back yourself “ “Say hey look this is me and this is what I can do for you”
“Don’t come in with an attitude of expectation.
“It’s all about having an open mind and being open to other peoples suggestions”
“The diversity of work that we do allows youth to get in and try their hand at multiple facets of the engineering industry”
“While learning a trade you earn while you learn during your apprenticeship and you can come away with guaranteed work because there is no shortage of work”
“Its about having an open mind, being prepared and also following your dreams. . . you’ve got to explore all of the opportunities that are out there. ”
“Front up! Show that you are interested in trying out the industry. Then the businesses will know you are serious"
"If you know where you want to go, you can make little steps that all all add up to something.
"From a youth's perspective, I think it is exciting that technology is continuing to grow and get better.
"Its a great place to get in to with little to no experience.
