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16 November 2023 Careerforce apprentice unlocks potential for neurodiverse youth Morgen Forbes is a shining light for young people with a range of neurodiverse conditions. The 60...
14 November 2023 Deaf learner overcomes challenges to pursue her goals Whangārei caregiver, Santana Ngawharau has overcome communication barriers to succeed. Santana c...
24 October 2023 Vocational training scholarships available for Pacific ākonga Applications are open for the 2024 Tulī Takes Flight Scholarship, and any Pacific ākonga (learner...
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20 October 2023 Blenheim teenager on track for a career supporting the elderly 15-year-old Marlborough Girls College student Hope Te Whiu has always been passionate about the e...
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17 October 2023 Te Pūkenga and THINK Hauora collaborate in effort to increase skilled healthcare support workforce Te Pūkenga business divisions Careerforce and UCOL are working collaboratively to support THINK H...
29 September 2023 Life changing cadetships bolster healthcare workforce Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay resident Afa Marsh-Fepuleai used to change tyres for a living. Now he...
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29 August 2023 Enabling Pacific success through Ako Aotearoa Last year, Careerforce | Te Pūkenga collaborated with Ako Aotearoa to host a series of workshops ...
17 August 2023 74-year-old making an impact for disabled people in her community Neri Johnson is busting the myth that your seventies is a time to slow down. Neri works for CCS D...
27 July 2023 From tragedy to a career change for mental health graduate Richard MacDonald lost his son to suicide. The tragedy led him to pursue a role supporting other...
19 June 2023 Apprenticeship graduate turns healing trauma in youth to a dream career Hamilton Youth Worker, Rāniera Takarangi helps to support young people live their best life possi...
8 June 2023 Diploma programme inspires and motivates leaders who make a difference Pact is upskilling its Service Coordinators to increase their leadership and management capabilit...
7 June 2023 Case worker upskills to support Auckland’s homeless Housing Case worker, Willie Tiuli proudly supports people to find a home, keep a home, and live w...
10 May 2023 Trauma victim helping others rebuild their lives, energised by study Survivor of domestic violence and abuse, Adele Keefe now encourages and supports other wāhine to ...
24 April 2023 Learning never stops for cleaner turned leader Anna Gerretzen shows that opportunities can exist for cleaners who embrace lifelong learning to m...
14 April 2023 Our 2023 Prospectus is available Our 2023 Prospectus is available to view and download. We’re pleased to share our 2023 Prospectus...
14 April 2023 Leadership programme bolsters West Coast duo Adrienne McEnaney and Susan Leask help to support people to live their best life possible. From ...
5 April 2023 Talanoa study hubs are giving Pasifika learners a boost On the very odd occasion, it might involve a dash to Costco for sushi and sandwiches or even an A...
20 March 2023 Social and community services apprenticeships get a revamp To better meet the needs of the community-based support workforce, Careerforce has released six r...
10 March 2023 Village care staff empowered as training takes centre stage Training is given high priority for staff at Christchurch’s Hoon Hay Rest Home, with some impress...
7 March 2023 Youth worker aces two apprenticeships to better support kids with trauma Nelson youth worker, Bruno Saia, is passionate about helping young people overcome mental health ...
3 March 2023 Proud moment for wahine who’s enriching lives Ruth Snowden has started a lot of things in her life that she hasn’t completed. “Something alway...
7 February 2023 Former sports reporter finds his calling, supporting the elderly Frank Malley discovered his true passion, supporting our elders in a role he was born to do. Whi...
13 January 2023 Grant Cleland receives ONZM for services to disabled people 13 January 2023 MEDIA RELEASE Grant Cleland was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order o...
9 January 2023 A leap of faith into a career in mental health and addiction support Vincent Brown has proven that “taking a leap of faith” into the unknown can be just the ticket to...
20 December 2022 Apprentice overcomes challenges to help people with disabilities lead better lives Fe Hopgood leads a team supporting people with disabilities who are striving to be independent an...
20 December 2022 Dyslexia no barrier to success for diversional therapy apprentice Support worker Joanne Hood is overcoming the challenges of dyslexia to succeed as a diversional t...
28 October 2022 Manager completes apprenticeship to improve outcomes for vulnerable kids Christchurch manager Rebecca (Bella) Aitken is passionate about supporting kids who are strugglin...
3 October 2022 Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning Find out more about what the Careerforce move into Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning means for you –...
29 September 2022 Young support worker is ‘light in the dark’ for high-risk youth When Jasmine “Jazz” Teleiai received her Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing in August, s...
23 September 2022 Mana in Mahi helps young volunteer land ‘dream job’ A positive attitude, the support of her whānau, and MSD’s Mana in Mahi initiative have all helped...
14 September 2022 Miniature horse and work-based training recognised at industry awards A small rest home in Taumarunui has won at the Aged Care Awards with an initiative inspired by th...
6 September 2022 Helping at-risk boys find confidence and fulfil their potential Helping at-risk boys find confidence and fulfil their potential is a real passion and rewarding c...
5 September 2022 Careerforce officially welcomed into Te Pūkenga 5 September 2022 MEDIA RELEASE On 1 September, and as a further key milestone in the implementati...
2 September 2022 Age no barrier for determined wahine graduate The road to graduation has not been smooth for 68-year-old Alice Adair. But, after four and a hal...
6 September 2022 Careerforce apprentice awarded Tulī Takes Flight scholarship Careerforce apprentice, Ngakiri Antonovich has been announced as a recipient of the Tulī Takes Fl...
31 August 2022 Change in leadership at Careerforce 31 August 2022 MEDIA RELEASE With Careerforce due to transition into Te Pūkenga as a business div...
26 August 2022 Teacher aide graduate helps struggling kids to shine Alora Hill was once a troubled teenager who didn’t do very well at school. Today, the teacher aid...
18 August 2022 Developing the people leaders In early 2022, with the support of their line managers, several administrative people leaders [at...
14 September 2022 New Gateway Foundation packages Careerforce has added a suite of targeted Foundation packages to its Gateway options for high sch...
20 July 2022 Upskilled coordinator helps team support people to lead better lives Wanaka based Service Coordinator, Emily Black, loves helping people make big changes in their liv...
15 July 2022 Training helps forge pathways into business ownership Cleaners who previously never thought they would have the chance, now have aspirations of realisi...
15 July 2022 Hawke’s Bay manager upskills to better support at-risk youth “Drug and alcohol issues, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are some of the challenging i...
14 July 2022 Young diversional therapist reignites joy for older people Reigniting joy for older people during the last phase of their lives is a career that is truly li...
22 June 2022 Volunteer week sparks Careerforce appreciation for support workers This week, Careerforce staff have given up their time and stepped away from their desks to help t...