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Mangere East mechanical apprentice claims double victory at prestigious NZPI awards night

November 21, 2024

Mechanical apprentice Mike Vitale takes out not just one, but two top accolades at New Zealand Steel’s annual New Zealand and Pacific Islands awards.

Two-time Apprentice turns Competenz Forestry Account Manager

November 18, 2024

At 17, Nick Moore left school for his first job at a local bakery.

Taranaki engineering apprentice says his farm fix-it skills helped him trump in Lyon

November 6, 2024

Jack Butler excels at prestigious global trade skills competition.

New Zealand Fire Learner of the Year: Johnson Control's Double Act

November 5, 2024

Toni Couchman and Daniel Hayes’ careers are on fire!

Waikato apprentice takes out Stuart Tolhurst Cup

October 30, 2024

Zander Pringle earns the prestigious Stuart Tolhurst Memorial Award for 2024.

Training the icing on the cake for Rangiora baker

October 16, 2024

She’s been baking for decades, but completing her apprenticeship is the icing on the cake for Rangiora Bakery’s Sue Brocherie.

Driving innovation and growth through apprenticeship training

October 11, 2024

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning apprentice Cody Smith loves nothing more than fixing stuff.

From tools to mentorship

September 27, 2024

At just 15 years old, Richard (Richie) Werahiko started his part-time job at Patchell Industries in Rotorua.

From the concrete jungle to forest trails

September 24, 2024

When Jess Winikerei moved to Sydney in her teenage years, her path seemed destined for the urban hustle.

Breaking barriers - women redefining signmaking

September 17, 2024

One day she’s welding aluminium light boxes in the workshop, and the next, she’s in the city applying giant window decals.

How a trades career can open doors to the world

September 11, 2024

For David McIntyre, an apprenticeship was not just a stepping stone to a stable career—it was a gateway to a world of opportunities.

A different kind of classroom: How education fuels forestry's future

September 6, 2024

After many years in the teaching field, Patrick (Paddy) Aislabie’s career branched out in an unexpected direction.

From apprentice to advisor

August 6, 2024

Luke Van den Bos has a remarkable track record, having completed two apprenticeships

The new age of signmaking

July 30, 2024

At the heart of modern signmaking company Big Ideas, stands Director Ross Hall, an industry veteran

Hot off the printing press

July 18, 2024

Levi Lindsey wins Print Industry Apprentice of the Year

Marley NZ: Fostering the next generations of leading lights

July 5, 2024

An unwavering commitment to upskilling its people has earned pioneering plastics manufacturer Marley NZ the 2023 Plastics Training Company

Industry collaboration: the key to forestry success

June 24, 2024

The old saying ‘it takes a village’ is a fitting catchphrase for forestry harvesting apprentice Alazae Hayes.

Ten questions with Training Advisor Courtney Clapham

June 24, 2024

Palmerston North Training Advisor Courtney Clapham knows what it takes to be a successful mechanical engineering apprentice.

East Coast women step up to prioritse forestry safety

June 11, 2024

Forestry health and safety can be a scary thing if you don’t do it right.

From fact to fiction

June 10, 2024

From fictional muse to real-world apprentice – Patsy Gadsby is making her mark, inspired by an animated character in a fantasy television series.

Packit's Wesley Lewis named Plastics Apprentice of the Year

June 10, 2024

A New Zealand Apprenticeship in Plastics Engineering has opened the door to a wealth of unexpected opportunity for Dunedin’s Wesley Lewis.

Apprentices prove to be Black Steel Mobile’s secret weapon

May 3, 2024

Attracting and retaining talent is an industry-wide challenge.

Navigating career growth in the forestry industry

May 1, 2024

As the forestry industry continues to evolve, individuals like John Ellery showcase how embracing change can lead to fulfilling career growth.

Burning bright: Cantabrian woman named Fire Learner of the Year

October 17, 2023

Fire Learner of the Year 2022 Jodie Spence-Ord is paving the way for more women to join the Fire Protection industry.

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