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Police Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduates
Two wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.
How a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensing
Ngāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.
Apprentice training 'a disaster', say trades businesses
Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers are unhappy with training their apprentices receive.
Mock gunfight takes over Languard Bluff
The scenario was part of a week-long urban training course taken by 200-plus personnel.
Air Force targets female high school students for future careers
“I was expecting everyone to be in grey and everyone to be mean.”
Digital skills training for seniors rolls out across New Zealand
As many as one in four older people do not access the internet regularly.
Young army officers put through paces
Infantry, engineers and bomb dogs are on their way to Languard Bluff.
VR tech helps those in DOC's care learn skills for primary industries
The two-week course combines virtual reality tools and practical skills.
Transport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job hunters
Some students have also chosen to work and support their families.
Brian Fallow: People for jobs, jobs for people
Government can ease the pain of losing work, and encourage employers to hire.
Budget 2020: Free training for 100,000 students, apprentices
Free training for construction, engineering, agriculture, health.
Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice
"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hosking: When school doesn't work trades training is the answer
COMMENT: The world needs doctors and lawyers, but lots more tradespeople as well.
Builders, plumbers wanted: PM unveils 4000 new trade training places
The increase is made up of 2000 news slots at Gateway and Trades Academies programmes.
Speed-dating job hunting event next month
Youngsters encouraged to attend speed dating-style job interviews.
Government unveils new employment plan
PM and Employment Minister unveiling the first of what will be six action plans.
Fees-free policy 'unfair' to apprentices
At least 55 apprentices missed out on free fees by enrolling early.
Northpower offers summer internship for students
Northpower has started a 20-week summer intern programme for university students.
Principals push for fast-track, on-the-job teacher training
Principals want more fast-track trained teachers in their classes.
Josh Williams: Apprenticeships our hidden achiever
COMMENT: On-the-job training is our most cost-effective tertiary education.
Hosking: Work for dole shoves all the risk on employers
COMMENT: In a tight labour market if a young person doesn't have a job there's a reason.
New app aims to lure an extra 2000 building apprentices
App will let students track their progress through school - then get an apprenticeship.
Financial squeeze: Students go hungry
Some tertiary students are going hungry as living costs are outrunning grants.
Tradies on property ladder quicker
Young New Zealanders are increasing shunning universities for apprenticeships
Greg Wallace: Give us funds to train plumbers
COMMENT: Through a plumbing apprenticeship young people are setting themselves up for a career where there is huge demand for their skills.
Career Coach: Why you should support employees continuing education
Providing these opportunities not only strengthens the knowledge and skills of their employees, but also helps retain their top talent.