Building skills for the future — still a long way to go to meet...
The number of Kiwis taking up construction apprenticeships has reached record high numbers, but Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation chief executive Warwick Quinn...
O’Brien building his way to the top
Building his way to the top, Northern Regional winner Thomas O’Brien has won this year’s Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2020 Apprentice of the Year...
Who will become the RMB CARTERS 2019 Apprentice of the Year?
The future leaders of New Zealand’s building industry are preparing for the Registered Master Builder CARTERS 2019 Apprentice of the Year competition in November.
Each...
Attention to detail pays off for Hamilton apprentice Morgan Wills
In a face-off against eight of New Zealand’s top carpentry apprentices, Morgan Wills has taken out this year’s Registered Master Builders 2019 Apprentice of...
A vocational education system fit for the future
Meeting a large skills shortage is no mean feat, but in challenge lies opportunity. Enter the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) — the biggest...
Construction sector to benefit from Apprenticeship Boost
The construction sector is potentially one of the big winners from the Government announcing the institution of a Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF).
First...
Young hairdresser stuns mum with career switch
Danyelle Bogue is a 22-year-old Wellington-based former hairdresser who leapt into a painting and decorating apprenticeship — and she’s loving it.
After finishing high school,...
BCITO trades experience collaboration a success
Switched On has entered into a partnership with the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) and Hillmorton High School in Christchurch to provide...
2008 winner has come a long way
Jarred Biggs has come a long way since winning the Auckland Registered Master Builder Carters 2008 Apprentice of the Year. The 26-year-old from...