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First woman to complete new version of mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Melinda van den Dolder is the first woman to complete the new version of the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4).

High achiever recognised at the Pride in Print Awards

Kosema Fuiono was announced as the BJ Ball Papers 2022 Apprentice of the Year at the Pride in Print Awards.

Setting the pace for women in engineering

Jadzia Pyne is halfway through her Fitting and Machining Engineering apprenticeship at the University of Auckland’s Technical Services Workshop.

Demographics deliver a ‘perfect storm’

To address our skills shortage NZ’s employers must broaden thinking about who is targeted for vocational education and training and how we train them.

From hammers to heating: changing trades

Sulia Pepa discovered her love for carpentry during woodwork classes, and it’s a trade she continued to study before discovering a new passion – HVAC.

A baking career sure to rise

Sue Brocherie may have decided to advance her baking later in life, but age is no barrier when you are as passionate about a craft as she is.

Join us at SpeedMeet 2022

Are you looking for new talent but short on time? Join us for a SpeedMeet event! This is a great chance for employers and secondary students to meet.

AXIAM Metals trio say it’s never too late to get qualified

These three AXIAM Metals apprentices are all passionate about machinery and creating products, and are driven to keep learning, no matter their age.

Back on his feet and focussed on the future

Pio Feite has overcome physical and personal challenges, but now looks forward to each day as an apprentice at Ali Arc Industries.

Petone printer wins student of the year award

Matthew (Matt) Stockford from Gravure Packaging in Wellington has been named the 2022 Print Diploma Student of the Year.

Cross-disciplined project focuses on learner support

A new joint project set up by Te Pūkenga is tasked with ensuring that ākonga/learners are at the centre of the system.

International Women’s Day shines light on gender imbalance

On International Women’s Day Competenz is calling for more women to enter the trades and redress the gender imbalance and pay inequity.

Opal is finding investing in apprentices is good for business

Opal is a manufacturer of corrugated fibre packaging for a wide range of customers in the food, wine, industrial and beverage industries. Bruce Coombe is Opal’s Technical Supervisor and has been with the company for the past 32 years, and a workplace apprentices assessor for Competenz for 20 years.

Keeping it in the family

Competenz Training Advisor Allen Bryce has spent the last 20 years helping students through their engineering qualifications; and he’s now training the son of one of his original learners in an apprenticeship.

Competenz congratulates former CEO for being made Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Former Competenz Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John Blakey has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (NZOM) for his services to education.

With the help of Competenz, Whangarei’s Jeff Cunningham gained the qualifications he needed to progress his career

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Job matching service finds the perfect fit for print company

Muka Tangata Workforce Development Council Chief Executive appointed

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council appoints Chief Executive

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Four general managers appointed to Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council

Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council appoints Chief Executive