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Stepping up – from shoe sales to shaping rangatahi futures

Ebony Poutu was content in her role in shoe retail until a video about youth work opened her eyes...

Reaching remote learners – West Coast Wānanga boosts apprentice engagement

“The West Coast is a unique environment,” says Cath Jennings, a Workplace Advisor at Careerforce....

Proud Pacific nations celebrate work-based learning achievements

Pacific graduates recently came together in Auckland for Careerforce’s Pacific Celebration of Suc...

Helping prisoners rebuild their lives – new diploma programme supports critical reintegration work

MEDIA RELEASE 13 May 2025 Helping prisoners rebuild their lives – new diploma programme supports ...

18 February 2025

Lived experience and a passion to inspire others, drives thirst for learning

Nicole McIntosh says her own journey of recovery fuelled her passion to help others make life-cha...

7 February 2025

Apprentice Diversional Therapist sparks unforgettable memories for seniors

Anastasia (Stacey) Bell took a break from planning a mock horse race, and a fashion parade with h...

16 January 2025

Careerforce achieves another record employer satisfaction result

MEDIA RELEASE 16 January 2025 Careerforce recently received the overall employer satisfaction res...

12 December 2024

Peer Support Apprentice triumphs over challenges to celebrate graduation

Juanita – Leisha Watene set herself a goal to complete her Peer Support Apprenticeship Leve...

12 December 2024

From meat packer to disability leader: how an apprenticeship paved the way

Susan Gamble quit her meat packing job after 30 years to discover her true passion in the care an...

12 December 2024

Pathways sets the standard in training and honouring its mental health apprentices

Twenty-nine Pathways staff recently celebrated achieving the Level 4 Apprenticeship in Mental Hea...

12 December 2024

Māori health graduates celebrate confidence, self-belief, and success

Māori graduates recently gathered at Te Papa o Rotu Marae at Whatawhata, near Hamilton for a Cele...

12 December 2024

Passion for learning propels support worker from Level 2 to Masters in 6 years

Married at 18 and a mother at 19, Jennifer Earl doubted her academic abilities for years. But com...

3 December 2024

Lifelong learner goes from peeling spuds to managing elderly care

Ten years ago, Melissa Hunt started at Wairarapa Care Network as a kitchen hand peeling potatoes ...

26 November 2024

Study sessions are game-changer for two wāhine apprentices

Study sessions and noho marae have transformed the learning journey for two Māori women from Nort...

26 November 2024

Youth Camp attended at 16 sparks future career

At 16, Claudia Fraser attended a Blue Light Youth Camp which has ended up having a profound impac...

15 October 2024

16 October is Thank Your Cleaner Day

It’s your opportunity to show your appreciation! Thank Your Cleaner Day was launched to recognise...

11 October 2024

Careerforce welcomes the extension of Apprenticeship Boost

MEDIA RELEASE 11 October 2024 Careerforce welcomes the extension of Apprenticeship Boost Earlier ...

25 September 2024

Diploma graduate lands leadership role, guiding teams that support independent living

Aimee Rubio is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and to be as independent...

Record Employer Satisfaction Results for Careerforce

MEDIA RELEASE 29 August 2024 Careerforce has today shared the record results of its most recent ...

Experts offer free mental health support to Careerforce learners

Careerforce Mental Health Advisors Cindy Mullens and Danny Fearon are giving free mental health s...

Qualification helps hospital care worker upskill and be recognised

Healthcare Assistant Tania Ashwell was thrilled to celebrate her first qualification in 10 years ...

Apprentice achievements in Manawatū recognised.

Careerforce, UCOL, and THINK Hauora (a primary health organisation) recently celebrated ten appre...

Mobile clinic health care worker upskills to better support vulnerable communities

Rocklyn (Rocky) Rahipere is bringing a welcome connection to some of Tauranga’s vulnerable commun...

Brother and sister duo changing lives for Auckland’s homeless

Samoan brother and sister, Vendor Faafuata and Raecil Pati are housing support workers at Aucklan...

New grants to help grow and develop the peer support workforce

MEDIA RELEASE 29 July 2024 Work-based learning provider, Careerforce, has announced the launch of...

Careerforce Advisor wins ACE Educator of the Year

Apprenticeship Advisor Kailash Devan has won the ACE Aotearoa Educator of the Year Tangata Tiriti...

High school students on track to pursue rewarding health careers

MidCentral Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora runs a Gateway programme for Palmerston North studen...

Youth Work Apprenticeship prepares rugby player for her next professional move

Former Black Ferns Sevens and Blues rugby union player Niall Williams represented New Zealand at ...

Business graduate lands leadership job supporting vulnerable Pasifika

Social Services Team leader, Peter Tupou is inspired by seeing lives change. The Auckland based ...

Tongan leader upskills to better support people who suffered abuse in care

Manurewa Claimant Support Specialist, Tomasi Fale works in the Ministry of Social Development’s (...