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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.

A Firebrand Q & A

Wednesday May 17, 2023

This month we asked one of the owners of Firebrand, Bex Twemlow, some important questions...

Rangatahi in Our Democracy - Online Sessions With the Electoral Commission.

Friday May 12, 2023

Are you 16-22 years old and interested in learning about the mechanisms of the electoral system in Aotearoa? Yes! Then join Tori and Stacey Te Pōhue from the Electoral Commission for one of their upcoming online sessions.

Youth Employment Success + Aotea Security. The Value of Whanaungatanga.

Thursday December 15, 2022

At YES, we understand the importance of relationships and kinship developed through the value of a shared goal or purpose.

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?

What NOT to do in an Interview

Monday June 22, 2020

Here is our example of what NOT to do when you're going in for an interview.

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.

YES Opportunities: What's on offer?

Saturday February 1, 2020

From a CV review to business walkthroughs and mock interviews, YES employers are happily offering all local youth a number of different employment-based opportunities.

Upskill Quickly with these 5 Tips!

Wednesday January 22, 2020

In the digital age, we live in now, it is important to recognise the advantages of being able to upskill yourself and craft yourself as employable as possible.

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