Volume 06| February - March 2021
Tai Tokerau Trades Training Newsletter
Education to Employment Brokerage Team Updates
Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai. Welcome to our first newsletter for 2021.
We are delighted to introduce our new Vocational Coordinator and Recruitment Support, Mano Thompson.
Mano joined our team in January and has already become an integral part of our team. Mano will be working closely with high schools to continue to support the connection to industry and to promote the diverse and rewarding career options available in vocational education and industry training.
Mano will also be supporting our Whakaahu Whakamua programme (Adult Work Ready Programme) team with recruitment.
Mano has experience as an Employment Tutor and has worked across the infrastructure industry as a Recruitment Consultant. We are pleased to have such an exceptional addition to our EEB team!
 
Nau mai, haere mai ki Tai Tokerau Trades Training e Mano.
Connecting with our Education to Employment Brokerage Service Team
Our team have been busy this year, connecting with secondary schools across Te Tai Tokerau and advising on how schools can best utilise the Education to Employment Brokerage service. Our team can support your school by increasing career and vocational training opportunities and developing industry connections to optimise Gateway/ Work Experience and employment opportunities for your ākonga.
 
Our Vocational Coordinators will organise a suitable day and time to meet with you and your school team to discuss your education to employment transitional goals for 2021.
To book your session, click the link below.
2021 Education to Employment Events
In term 4 of 2020, our team reached out to secondary schools and industry for feedback on some key areas of vocational education. We wanted to know how best to support schools and industry to drive industry awareness, provide opportunities, and support young people's transition into desired career pathways.
 
From this valuable feedback, and with industry and secondary schools' support across Tai Tokerau, we’ve developed a series of diverse events and activities for 2021.
 
Tai Tokerau Trades Training is proud to present the following events to support Education to Employment transition in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Tai Tokerau Trades Training has teamed up with GoHort and DairyNZ to develop two Ag 'n' Hort Hop tours across Northland. The Ag 'n' Hort Hop is a one-day tour exploring the variety of opportunities within our sustainable food production industries.
 
On the day, secondary school students will travel to an agriculture and horticulture location to explore the workplace and engage in industry-related activities while talking directly to industry specialists.
 
If you have secondary school students, 16 & over, interested in science, agriculture, horticulture, environmental studies or technology, this is the event to unearth!
 
Places are limited, so be sure to register your students today on a tour near you. Click the tour links below.


Many thanks to GoHort and DairyNZ to provide student transportation, organise industry venues, and arrange specialists for each event.
Tai Tokerau Trades Training are adding value to the mahi already developed in this space by delivering this event to the hard-to-reach areas of our region. A day celebrating the diversity of women in trades.
 
For more information, please contact our team.
 
Some dates and specific venue locations are yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye out for the updates.

Event registrations will be available soon.

Whangarei | Mid June 2021
Kaipara | 1 July 2021
Far North | 5 August 2021
Mid North | Mid August 2021
Tai Tokerau Trades Training has partnered up with trade employers who are keen to develop future tradespeople. Together we are delivering an interactive workshop for youth to learn about the tools of the trade.
 
For more information, please contact our team.
 
Some dates and specific venue locations are yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye out for the updates.

Event registrations will be available soon.

Whangarei |11 June 2021
Kaipara | 25 June 2021
Far North | 3 Sept 2021
Mid North |Mid August 2021
Pathway Presentation
We offer Pathway Presentations to help your ākonga identify career exploration before they progress into senior school levels. The Pathway Presentation provides a mixture of motivational and interactive based activities.

Our experienced team will captivate ākonga interest in this presentation and help ākonga navigate vocational pathways, NCEA, New Zealand's education system, subject selection, and career options.

This presentation can be held over a single school period and is delivered by one of our amazing Vocational Coordinators. If you are interested in booking a Pathway Presentation for your learners, contact your dedicated Vocational Coordinator today!
Pathway Presentation Feedback
“She inspired me with her life story, she told us how you can do great things no matter your background, no matter what you have gone through if you put the effort in then you can be/do whatever you desire” - Year 10 student: WGHS
"Speaker made the presentation interesting and colourful slides made it more interesting. Speaker was very interactive and relatable and very much informative & uplifting + Helpful + Wide range of INFO" - Year 11 student: Okaihau College.
“It inspired me to stay in school and make the most of my time here and take in all the education I can grasp” - Year 10 student: WGHS
Tai Tokerau Trades Training are here to support
If you are stuck with ideas for planning activities and events or seeking industry support and opportunities for your ākonga, please feel free to contact our team for support.
 
The team is always up for a korero about current and upcoming events, gateway/ work experience, and industries opportunities to support you, your school, and young people.

Nāku te rourou nau te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your basket and my basket, the people will prosper
Industry Highlight
NGEN Room
Do you have ākonga interested in digital technologies?

NGEN room is a programme designed to help youth develop skills, learn how to use digital technologies, increase their knowledge of Te Ao Maori, learn to collaborate and manage projects, develop ideas, and grow businesses. Check out NGEN Room Facebook page today!
Upcoming Industry Events
REGISTER FOR MITO BUS TOURS

We're kicking off our automotive bus tours early this year - registrations are now open! Showcasing opportunities that exist for on-the-job learning and apprenticeships in the automotive industry, these tours are the perfect opportunity for you...

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www.mito.org.nz
NorthCATE Careers Roadshow

Whangarei Careers Roadshow | 16 -18 March 2021

Far North Careers Roadshow | 25 - 28 May 2021

For more information, please contact NorthCATE event coordinator.
BCITO TradeSecrets

Being an apprentice and training is trades has become even more attractive. The Government has announced apprenticeships are now FREE and starting 1 August, employers who train can apply for support from MSD as well. With this growing interest in ...

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bcito.org.nz
The e2e group will be rerunning this event on Friday 4 June 2021, 9.30am – 2.00pm, at Okaihau College.
 
This event is not just for Careers Advisors or Gateway Coordinators - it is for ALL teachers. The more teachers who attend the greater the outcomes for our ākonga, with increased awareness and understanding of careers. 
We encourage you to consider supporting a teacher only day for your school and hope that your whole staff team will be able to attend. We have some funds available to assist with travel if required.
If you have any questions or queries, or requests on specific industries you would like to see there, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Jessica Kean. 
Careerforce Youth in Health & Wellbeing Careers Events 2021

With support from the Ministry of Education, Careerforce the Industry Training Organisation for the health and wellbeing sectors are running career exploration events for high school students. The health and wellbeing sector needs more young...

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www.careerforce.org.nz
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