PRESS RELEASE: Girls with Hi-Vis® opening doors to new careers for women

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Wellington 29 May 2018:  Rewarding trade and technical careers for women are there for the taking within the infrastructure sector. The problem is women don’t always know about them. Addressing this recruitment challenge is a driving factor behind Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV), an annual initiative by Connexis, the ITO for the infrastructure sector held throughout the month of June.  GWHV …

May 2018 eNews is out now!

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The Connexis Industry May 2018 news is out now! Check out the May issue online. IN THIS ISSUE: CEO Message Apprenticeship in Water Treatment Launched New Qualification – We Need Your Input Connexis Signs Historic Agreement with Waikato Tainui Gateway – Want Exposure to Young Industry Talent? Record Numbers Sign Up For Girls with Hi-Vis® Annual Connection 2018 Update CCNZ …

May 2018 Trainee eNews is out now!

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The Connexis Trainee May 2018 eNews is out now! Check out the May issue online. IN THIS ISSUE: CEO Message NZ Apprenticeship in Water Treatment Record Numbers Sign Up For Girls with Hi-Vis® Annual Connection 2018 Update Connexis Signs Historic Agreement with Waikato Tainui Excavator Competition Winner Other Stuff You Wont Want to Miss  

PRESS RELEASE: Long work hours and diligent study pays off for young trainee

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Pictured: Allens United Drainage & Earthworks trainee Dylan Samson proudly accepts his Connexis Trainee of the Year award.  Joining him on the stage are Candice Tiananga, Connexis Careers Manager and Mark Baldock, Connexis Waikato Customer Services Account Manager. Hamilton April 24 2018:  Working long hours during the day and studying at night has paid off for a young Hamilton employee in …

National CCNZ Connexis Company Training Awards open

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The Connexis Company Training Awards are now open so make sure you get recognition for your company’s commitment to training and development of your people. These awards are now free to enter. There are three award categories based on company turnover: Up to $10M $10M to $100M $100M+ / Alliances Click here for the entry form, or contact Tricia Logan …

New Initiative Between Shirley Boys High School, Isaac Construction Ltd, BG Contracting and Connexis

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Pictured: Construction staff and Shirley Boys High School students commence the project. A new initiative between Shirley Boys High School, Isaac Construction Ltd, BG Contracting Ltd and Connexis, with the support of the CCNZ Canterbury Branch, is enabling students to experience the Civil Infrastructure Industry within the school environment. Thirty four students, school and construction staff, will work together throughout the …

PRESS RELEASE: Connexis dresses International Women’s Day in Hi-Vis

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Pictured:  Winnie Rawiri-King, Electrician working for Singer Group Ltd. Winnie has been a great ambassador for women in the Infrastructure Industry and was the Connexis 2017 Got a Trade, Got it Made – Future Business Leader. March 8, 2017 – How do you shine a light on International Women’s Day in New Zealand? When you are Connexis, the Industry Training …

PRESS RELEASE: Civil contracting apprenticeships for three QRS staff

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Pictured: QRS staff Mike Wilson, Stacey Pompey and Lee Pomana received Civil Trade Certification last week through Industry Training Organisation Connexis. The three men have over 8000 hours each of practical experience in a range of specialities from road and pipeline construction and maintenance, to road surfacing. THREE veteran Quality Roading and Services staff have gained Civil Trades Certification this week …

PRESS RELEASE: New Opportunities With Historic Agreement

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Pictured: Connexis CEO, Peter Benfell, and Waikato Tainui CEO, Donna Flavell. Waikato-Tainui has today signed an historic agreement with 11 of the country’s top Industry Training Organisations at the Waikato Endowed College in Hopuhopu. The agreements are a significant step for Waikato Tainui as the tribe looks to increase the career opportunities of its people. Waikato Tainui CEO Donna Flavell …

February 2018 e-Newsletter is out now!

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The Connexis Industry February 2018 news is out now! Check out the eNews issue here: https://mailchi.mp/81462f5e6b71/feb2018-industry-enews  IN THIS ISSUE CEO statement Infrastructure Workforce Jobsite: Advertise your Vacancies! New Zealand Apprenticeship in Water Infrastructure in New Zealand: Ministers Message Girls with Hi-Vis® – Registrations Open Annual Connection 2018 Annual Connection: New Event Manager Story: A Skilled Workforce Key to Growth for Cranswick Enterprises Ltd …