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employerVentia and MPTT prove the Power of Partnership
Ventia and MPTT have had a longstanding partnership that is built on matching Māori and Pasifika trainees and tradies to employment opportunities where...
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women in tradesSuit to Sparky – Ventia supports people to new places
Christine Swepson has built a clear vision for her place in the world, and Ventia is helping her make it a reality. Christine, from the village of...
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work readyLicense to …earn
It just got a whole lot easier — and potentially cheaper — to get your driver’s licence. From this month, Waka Kotahi is scrapping retest fees for...
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featureA world is waiting for you in te reo
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2023 kicks off Monday, September 11, with the theme Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori – making the language stronger. It’s all about...
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featureOceania Careers Academy celebrates heritage and futures
Oceania Careers Academy — OCA — is on a mission to see more young Pacific people in sustained, higher-paid employment with skills sought...
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featureEmpowering Māori and Pasifika Women Through Trades Training: Bridging the Pay Gap
Wāhine who get qualified in trades are not only building themselves a future; they’re also helping to bridge the pay gap for all women, Māori and...
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success storyElectricians Amped for the Future
Matty and Percy have set themselves up for bright futures by training as electricians. They say that the mix of theory and on-the-job learning is both...
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profileDavid Parsons – MPTT Kaitohutohu Ahumahi
David Parsons is of Ngāpuhi decent, his marae is Taheke, he whakapapa’s to the Pou whānau. At MPTT he is our Kaitohutohu Ahumahi. David has...
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employersTue le Vā: Supporting Māori and Pasifika employees to thrive
When your team has a sense of wellbeing at work, they're more likely to have higher motivation and effectiveness, and that affects your bottom line....
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featureBeyond apprenticeships
Advancing your career as an MPTT Alumni Getting qualified in the trades is a path to a secure and satisfying career, and it can also be a stepping...
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success storyDrive to qualify delivers awesome automotive careers
Romeet Chand and Jason Pou are pursuing their passion with careers in different parts of the automotive industry. Jason has completed his Light Automotive...
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featureMPTT Navigators help students reach their destination
All MPTT students have the support of an MPTT navigator, which not only sets our programme apart but also sets MPTT students apart when they start work....
