Tai Tokerau Trades Training Newsletter |
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Tuhia ki te rangi,
Tuhia ki te whenua,
Tuhia ki te ngakau o ngā tāngata,
He aha te mea nui o tenei ao?
He mokopuna, he whanau whanui, he tāngata!
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Write it in the sky,
Write it in the land,
Write it in the hearts of the people,
What is the most important thing in this world?
Our future generation, family, community, but most importantly, the people!
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Tēnā koutou katoa,
With Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau currently in Alert Level 4, we extend kindness, strength, and aroha to all those significantly impacted by the restrictions during this time.
We acknowledge that health and safety is imperative; therefore, to ensure the health and wellbeing of all stakeholders are maintained, Tai Tokerau Trades Training has postponed the Mid North and Far North Tools of the Trade events until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui,
kia haumaru te noho
Be strong, be brave, be steadfast, be safe and stay home
On a positive note, our mahi whānau are safe and adapting well to their surroundings and home environment. The EEB team have keen apprentices in their whānau bubbles, with their tamariki exploring potential career pathways at home, and we wondered if you have encountered similar experiences in your whānau bubble?
Our team members have experienced
- Building apprentices click-clocking around the home in high heels, hammering the firewood with the scattered nails and screws all over the house
- Parent sneakily observed their little Tane Mahuta supporting one another, climbing to the highest cupboard to grab the paint supplies to become painting apprentices. The offer was declined for the walls and doors to be painted.
- A full day of lawyers arguing their views and perspectives of the home chores. Unfortunately, they are still working on their negotiation skills
- Rising portrait artists drawing on data collection paperwork, before realising they are also paper plane engineers
- Musicians singing and playing a rock concert as the night begins
- Mad scientists learning about 'how to remove permanent markers from white textured wallpaper'
We would love to hear about your lockdown experiences, if you would like to share your korero and/ or experiences, please feel free to email eeb@4ts.nz
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Far North Mana Wāhine Mahi |
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The Mana Wahine Mahi Far North event was extremely well-supported. Student and school participation exceeded expectations.
We had 68 Wahine attend on the day and 90 registrations, which blows our target of 50 out of the water. We were so thrilled with the high attendance.
We were so proud to see the students so well engaged and enjoying themselves as they rotated through various industry stations, promoting a considerable variety of Trade and traditionally male-dominated industries. A healthy mix of informative conversation and hands-on activity kept the energy level high throughout the day.
We would like to sincerely thank the 13 different organisations who joined us to support this event, many travelling from Auckland and Whangarei, and a great selection of local Tradespeople. We had a great representation of Wahine Tradies; this is something that excites us. Hopefully, their words of wisdom and encouragement impact the decisions of the students who participated.
A special thanks to the industry representatives who support the Far North Mana Wāhine Mahi event. Community leader Aroha Savage, Smart Trade Solutions, Makita Tools, Craig Maisey Builders and Painters, Regent Training Centre, NZ Defence Force, Northland Wood Council/Summit Forests, GoHort, Competenz, Rodgers and Rodgers Plumbing, Fulton Hogan, Connexis, Top Energy and NZ Police
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School Feedback:
"The girls that I spoke to during the day were buzzing, for a variety of reasons. They enjoyed the fact that this event was hands-on, and that they were expected to 'have a go', without judgement or criticism."
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Student Feedback
"Great Work! :) " "I enjoyed today thank you! :)" "It was skuxx as!"
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Exciting statistic:
Are you interested in a
Trade Careers?
Pre event: 15.2% indicated Yes
Post Event: 69.2% indicated Yes
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Mid North Mana Wāhine Mahi |
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Tai Tokerau Trades Training delivered the final Mana Wāhine Mahi event in the Mid North, Thursday 12 August 2021. Industry and external schools received a warm welcome with wonderful powhiri from the host school, Whangaroa College. Over 25 Year 9 - 13 taitamahine joined us from Whangaroa College, Kerikeri High School, Te Kura Kaupapa o Kaikohe, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Taumarere and Kaikohe Christian School. They explored career pathways, encouraged by local Mana Wāhine in mahi.
The students engaged in an industry panel presentation represented by local female industry leaders from:
- NZ Police, Elyse Lewis, Northland's first female dog handler and first female dog handler in the Armed Offenders Squad
- Careerforce, Dara Davenport
- Defense Force, Arihi Reihana, Ngāti Hine
- United Civil
- GoHort, Maria Fathollahi, local horticultural expert
- Shelley Field, HR Manager of Top Energy
- Karen Lucich, Summit Forestry
Key discussions centred around encouragement, determination and awareness of challenges young women may face. Industry representatives concluded with powerful messages and advice to pursue their goals and career pathway.
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Learners explored interactive industry workshops to gain more knowledge and skills to support their journey towards employment opportunities. Industry workshops were delivered by Makita Tools, Caleb Eady, Northland Fencing Association, Smart Trade Solutions, People Potential, NZ Police, NZ Defense Force, GoHort, Summit Forestry, Top Energy, Careerforce and United Civil. |
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Former Whangaroa College students Frank Moses, NZ Defense Force, and Regina Rapata (Tai Tokerau Trades Training) were proud to return to their former high school. They were privileged to give back to their community and provide learners with encouragement, guidance and advice as a young person growing up in a small settlement. |
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Mana Wāhine Mahi Special Acknowledgments
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Over 180 taitamahine across Te Tai Tokerau participated in the Mana Wāhine Mahi events. Great engagement between industry and secondary schools to increase workforce diversity and support resilient young women transitioning into career pathways across the region.
Tai Tokerau Trades Training would like to acknowledge all the fantastic taitamahine, school staff and communities supporters who participated in the Mana Wāhine Mahi series.
A special acknowledgement to the host schools, Tikipunga High School, Dargaville High School, Kaitaia College and Whangaroa College. Thank you for supporting this kaupapa and welcoming students, industry representatives and the community into your school.
We extend a special thanks to business owners, industry representatives and community leaders for your overwhelming support, contribution and valuable time. Thank you for travelling near and far to providing opportunities, awareness and encouragement to the many taitamahine exploring career pathways across Te Tai Tokerau, ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa.
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United Civil
GoHort
Whangarei Young Farmers
Smart Trade Solutions
BCI TO
G & H Training
Canam Construction
Hancock Natural Resource Group
BMA Electrical
People Potential
Rogers & Rogers
NZ Defence Force
Northland Wood Council
Green Gables Landscape
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Norwood
Donna Upton, CPC Fencing Contracting
Makita Tools
Competenz
NZ Police
Careerforce
Aroha Savage, Community Leader
Craig Maisey Builders & Painters
Fulton & Hogan
Top Energy
Regent Training Centre
Connexis
Summit Forestry
Caleb Eady & Tegan Weber, Young Farmers
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Ko te ahurei o te taitaimariki arahia ō tātou mahi
Let the uniqueness of the young people guide our work
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As the nation undergoes challenging circumstances, we regret to inform you that the planned Mid North and Far North Tools of the Trade events are postponed until further notice.
The Mid North Tools of the Trade was planned for Friday, 27 August 2021, at Okaihau College. The Far North Tools of the Trade scheduled for Friday, 3 September 2021, held at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Pukemiro, is currently under consultation. Our team will provide further updates later.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
He waka eke noa
We're all in this together
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We would like to acknowledge and highlight previous Tools of the Trade events as they have been an excellent experience for both industries and students exploring trade careers.
Over 95 students from the Whangārei and Kaipara districts participated in the Tools of the Trade event that provides hands-on interactive workshops showcasing specific trades.
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Tai Tokerau Trades Training would like to acknowledge the students, school staff and community supporters who participated in the Tools of the Trade series.
Click the video to check out what these students explored at the Tools of the Trade 2021.
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Te Tai Tokerau Virtual SpeedMeets |
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Brought to you by E2E Te Tai Tokerau, Virtual SpeedMeet 2021. Due to the unfortunate circumstances of Alert Level restrictions, e2e are using an online method to stream SpeedMeet virtually into your whānau bubble.
Virtual SpeedMeets bring together students and employers from various industries 'speed-dating style' via short ten-minute mini-interviews. If both employer and student note that they are interested, a match is made, and we pass the student's contact details on to the prospective employer. The events allow students to have valuable discussions with prospective employers, learn more about a whole range of industries, and are a great way to practice interview skills.
Both school students and employers can register for these events. If you are part of a company that wants to connect with youth and promote student pathways into your industry, this is a fantastic way to achieve this and reach many motivated students in a short timeframe!
For more information and register, click the links below.
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Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau | Forestry Scholarships |
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What do recipients receive?
The scholarships are valued at $8,000 per year for degree study, or $6,500 per year for diploma study and also include paid summer internship(s) in Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service and/or the forestry sector.
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service is committed to creating greater diversity across forestry and wood processing.
There are nine scholarships available and we especially want to hear from applicants who are Māori or identify as female enrolling in a:
- Bachelor of Forestry Science at University of Canterbury or
- Diploma in Forest Management at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Scholarships are also available for all applicants enrolling in a:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) specialising in Forest Engineering at University of Canterbury
There will be three scholarships awarded per qualification. All applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
Supporting info:
Video 1: shows the benefits that existing scholarship recipients are getting from the programme.
Video 2: shows the diversity of career paths in the forestry sector and how forestry provides great long-term career opportunities for students interested in the outdoors, sustainability, the environment, science, technology, and engineering to name a few.
Brochure: Attached
Further information about the scholarships and an application form can be found at:
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GoHort | Puāwai me Ahumāra |
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GoHort is an initiative that aims to encourage more people to take up careers in the booming Food and Fibre sectors here in New Zealand.
Northland Careers Progression Manager Maria Fathollahi has gone above and beyond to connect this sector to the students of Te Tai Tokerau through event participation as well resource and program development designed specifically for our Te Tai Tokerau Akonga.
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The horticulture sector here in Northland is thriving, which plenty of growth projected into the future. Maria is passionate about aligning student interest with this growth so that our Northland opportunities are filled with Northlanders. She is also passionate about communicating to students the developing and changing nature of the skills and workforce requirements in the future of the industry. GoHort is interested in promoting the Tech and Innovation based pathways which they see as crucial factors of the future workforce in their industry. |
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This industry is only expanding with the food requirements of a growing population with diverse crop capabilities and vast amounts of capital injection occurring in our region. This industry is quite exciting and one well worth considering.
If you have students who would like to learn more or would like to learn more yourself, look over the resources from GoHort below.
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Additional Industry Info & Events |
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Homepage :: Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand helps New Zealanders make informed learning and work decisions.
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www.careers.govt.nz
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Events
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www.gotatrade.co.nz
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