Profile: Seizing career opportunity through Gateway
“I knew straight away I wanted to be in the electrical industry.” When Daniel Joint tried his hand at being a trainee electrician with Dunedin’s Dalco Electrical Ltd through the EarnLearn Gateway programme he knew he’d found his career path. “Before I did Gateway I knew I wanted a job that would be hands-on. Originally, […]
Northland youth learn key job skills while supporting their community
Six new learners in the Far North have taken up the opportunity to support their local community by training to install residential water tanks through a unique programme. EarnLearn is thrilled to be a part of the programme, set up by Te Aupōuri Iwi Development Trust, and Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust (THIDT), which, through […]
Manaaki Fund: September 2023 – December 2023 intake now open
We are here to help our ākonga succeed. EarnLearn | Te Pūkenga is proud to offer the Manaaki Fund to assist ākonga across New Zealand in successfully completing their training. The purpose of this fund is to provide a one-off financial relief payment to ākonga. This may be used to support them during training. Successful […]
Marius is delivering for electrical learners
For Marius Schmidt, EarnLearn | Te Pūkenga Delivery Manager – Electrical, training is about more than simply making sure learners achieve their qualifications. The most rewarding part of it, says Marius, is working closely with those learners who are struggling, or who might not have even considered taking on training at all. “That 20% of […]
PGD manager acting on his passion
Peter McGlone is a third-generation plumber, but it was when he employed his first apprentice that his passion for the industry truly ignited. Peter has worked in the industry for more than 20 years, starting as an apprentice gas fitter before joining the family plumbing and gasfitting business. “It’s in my blood. Dad taught me […]