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Congratulations to our Cookery (NCEA Level 2) graduate- Tyler Reid-Dooling

Tyler Reid-Dooling has just completed his Cookery (NCEA Level 2) course at the EmployNZ Tauranga Campus. Tyler found the cookery course to be an amazing experience and said it helped build his self-confidence with learning and furthering his social skills. He loved making some great new friends in class. What Tyler enjoyed about the course was all the practical learning, different cooking techniques, and methods, like knife handling skills and plating techniques, and described his tutors as amazing and helpful. “The course was absolutely life-changing”- Tyler Reid-Dooling – Cookery (NCEA Level 2)

Congratulations to our Careers Unlimited (NCEA Level 1) graduate- Sam Atkins

Sam Atkins has just completed her Careers Unlimited (NCEA Level 1) course at our Trade Centre in Mount Maunganui. She found the course immensely helpful and said it had a real family feel. She got to be active a lot and participate in many fitness-related activities that our CareerFit (NCEA Level 2) students were doing, and it really matched her own learning style. Sam is progressing into our CareerFit (NCEA Level 2) course. “This course has improved my confidence and social skills and has been really positive for me.”- Sam Atkins- Careers Unlimited (NCEA Level 1)

Congratulations to our ESOL for Work and Study (Pre-Intermediate) graduate- Zahra

Zahra is one of our Refugee students’ who started her ESOL journey in our English for Everyday Life in New Zealand (Elementary) course and progressed into our ESOL for Work and Study course. She joined EmployNZ to learn English so she could communicate and be able to work in the future. Zahra said she really enjoyed her time in the course and her tutors were very supportive. Zahra has now been accepted to start a New Zealand Certificate in the English Language at Unitec Institute of Technology. After that, she plans to work in Childcare because she loves children. “I use to stay at home when I first came to New Zealand as I couldn’t communicate and was scared to talk to people. After learning ESOL, I feel better and happy to talk easily, go outside, go shopping, and talk to other people. I enjoyed my time in both courses, and my tutors are very kind and supportive. I am very happy to be going into Unitec and then I can go into work after that”- Zahra – ESOL for Work and Study (Pre-Intermediate)

Congratulations to our CareerFit (NCEA Level 2) graduate- Abraham Sundin

Abraham Sundin (Abe) has just completed his NCEA Level 2 CareerFit course. Abe said he really enjoyed the course and found the tutors to be really helpful. Unlike school, he found the course motivating, and he always looked forward to class every morning. Abe enjoyed meeting new people the most as the rolling intake meant that new people were coming in all the time. He said that the course has made him more active and plans to keep up his fitness routine. Abe is about to start a Diploma in Business at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. “Because of the wide range of topics covered in the Career Fit course, I feel more prepared to commence my tertiary studies”- Abraham Sundin – CareerFit (NCEA Level 2)

Congratulations to our Building & Construction (NCEA Level 2) graduate- Temara Raiuara

Temara has just completed her Building & Construction (NCEA Level 2 ) course at our Mount Maunganui, Tauranga Campus. She said she really enjoyed making new friends and learning to use different tools. For her, it was a great way to gain NCEA level 2 and has opened up doors to a lot of opportunities for her. She always aimed to do something with her life and feels that this set her on her way to achieving more. Her plan is to do further studies in the Electrical field at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. “I had the best teachers. I learned to use tools I had never heard of and built things I never thought I would.”- Temara Raiuara- Building & Construction (NCEA Level 2)

Congratulations to our Career Fit (NCEA Level 2) graduate- Sarah Hudson

As a serious Netballer, Sarah found the Career Fit (NCEA Level 2) course very suitable for her. She enjoyed the practical aspect of learning outside of the classroom and found her Tutors Nikki and Jock to be amazing and supportive people. She feels confident and all prepared for her next step as she has been offered a coaching apprenticeship and she believes she has gained a lot of skills through the course to back her up. Sarah had tried a lot of schooling options and had not found the right fit until she came to EmployNZ. She said it is a great way to gain NCEA level 2. “I’ve tried a lot of options for school and EmployNZ is the first one that has made me feel like I have a purpose. I feel like I have really made a connection here and I don’t feel like I’m just a number”- Sarah Hudson, Career Fit (NCEA Level 2)

Build your confidence with ESOL courses

Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Language) students have come from countries all around the world and work together to study English and what it will be like to live and work in New Zealand. Students at our Auckland campuses get the opportunity to learn and understand English at beginner, elementary and pre-intermediate levels and develop their verbal and written communication skills. The confidence and the knowledge gained, support our students to get into employment or continue their learning pathway into the NZ General English programme or other higher education offered by Auckland’s tertiary institutions. Begin your journey, improve your levels of English, gain confidence with speaking and gain the skills to find a job or go on to further studies. Visit the ESOL courses to sign up or find out more.

14 Frequently Asked Questions About Studying IT In New Zealand

Are you thinking about studying IT in New Zealand? Here are 14 frequently asked questions to help get you started. Q 01: “What is an IT Technician?” Traditionally, a “IT Technician” or a “Tech Support” handles a wide range of user issues with software and devices. IT Technicians diagnose, repair, and maintain hardware and software components to ensure the smooth running of computer systems. IT Technician responsibilities include installing and configuring computer hardware and being the primary point of contact for IT support within a company. Examples of IT Technician responsibilities include: Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability Troubleshooting hardware and software issues Repairing or replacing damaged hardware Upgrading the entire system to enable compatible software on all computers Providing support to users and being the first point of contact for error reporting. Q 02: “How do I become an IT Technician?” To enter an IT Support role, the EmployNZ Level 5 Technical Support Diploma is all you need. Most entry level positions start at the helpdesk. Those with higher qualifications (such as a Level 6 SysAdmin Diploma) are able to move up into more senior positions such as SysAdmin. Many New Zealand IT Support companies prefer to promote from within for senior positions. So those with a Level 6 SysAdmin Diploma will be able to demonstrate additional skills and knowledge that make this transition faster. Q 03: “What is a...

Become a Digital Doer for your workplace

Here are some of our students preparing to become Digital Doers for a small business. Studying on our Workplace Skills course will lead to a New Zealand Certificate at Level 2. Students at our Tauranga CBD campus get the opportunity to learn how to use and troubleshoot computer hardware and software applications to produce workplace documents, visual content, and promotional material to gain the skills and knowledge needed to get a job in any workplace, in any industry or to study at a higher level on our IT Diploma course. Start your journey towards becoming a Digital Doer for your next workplace. If you are between 15 and 19 years of age, take advantage of the government Fees Free policy. Visit the Workplace Skills course to sign up or find out more.

Begin your journey to become an Early Childhood Educator

Here is one of the students preparing to become an Early Childhood Educator. Studying on our practical hands-on Early Childhood Education courses will lead towards gaining the New Zealand Certificate and an opportunity to complete work placements in the Childcare Industry. Students at our Tauranga CBD campus learn about child development, caregiving skills along with developing a good understanding of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori and gain the skills and knowledge to get a job in an early childhood education centre or study towards the Diploma in Early Childhood Level 5. Start your journey towards becoming an Early Childhood Educator. Take advantage of the government Fees Free policy. Visit our Early Childhood Education courses page to sign up or find out more.

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