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Careerforce news 26 April, 2018

Consultation Ongoing on Mental Health and Addiction Support Unit Standards

Careerforce invites stakeholders to provide feedback on the review of the unit standards in the domain of Mental Health and Addiction Support.

Careerforce news 19 April, 2018

Five – year Kaiāwhina Workforce Action Plan reaches half way point

The kaiāwhina workforce (non-regulated health and disability roles), consisting of more than 65,000 workers, is an essential contributor to integrated health provision and disability support in New Zealand. In 2013 Careerforce partnered with Health Workforce […]

Careerforce news 18 April, 2018

Careerforce releases palliative care assessment package

Careerforce, with the support of Hospice New Zealand, has created an assessment package to recognise the competency of the workforce providing palliative and end of life care.

Careerforce news 20 March, 2018

Social Service Apprentice combines work and study

Sam Gray works for the Tauawhi Men’s Centre in Gisborne, a Family Works service providing non-violence and parenting programmes. Sam is facilitator for the non-violence programmes for men who’ve been referred by Corrections or the […]

Careerforce news 6 March, 2018

Apprenticeships not just for the trades as youth work sector gains its own

MEDIA RELEASE 6 March 2018 “The youth work sector is very excited to see the launch of Careerforce’s new Youth Work Apprenticeship programme,” said Jane Zintl manager of Korowai Tupu o Ara Taiohi, the professional association […]

Careerforce news 27 February, 2018

Training journey helps cleaner move towards management

“As a cleaner, you sometimes feel that you’re at the bottom of the hierarchy. Sometimes it’s nice to have that formal qualification to give you a boost.” Haley Taylor has worked for Laura Fergusson Trust […]