Women around the country are donning Hi-Vis attire this month for a ‘hands on’ taste of working in the Infrastructure Industry. The annual ‘Girls with Hi-Vis’ initiative lead by Connexis – the Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation (ITO) – sees staff already working in the Infrastructure Industry inviting sisters, daughters, friends, cousins and wives to work for a day for a …
The Government’s recent announcement of an $11 billion investment into infrastructure signals the need for recruiting more quality workers into the industry. New Zealand’s infrastructure industry is already short of skilled staff with a prediction of 25,000 more workers required to meet industry demand over the next 3 years. Connexis sees women as key to filling these roles. Connexis Interim-Chief Executive …
Read the latest news from Connexis in our April eNewsletters – out now! Want to join our mailing list? Sign up here. Civil & Water Industry eNews In this issue: Qualifications: Civil and Water reviews, plus – new Asset Management and Surveying qualifications Get your entries in for the CCNZ/Connexis Company Awards 2017 Important information re: Water block courses Latest Certified …
17-year-old Ellie Pugh is carving herself a successful career in the Energy Industry, a traditionally male dominated domain, in the true spirit of International Women’s Day today (Wednesday 8 March 2017). Ellie was introduced and recruited into the Industry via Girls with Hi-Vis®, an annual initiative driven by Connexis – the Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation (ITO) – designed to attract …
We are excited to announce that Annual Connection will return to Mystery Creek in Hamilton from 12-14 September 2017 – a month earlier than usual. This iconic event is the highlight of the Energy and Telco Industry calendar and showcases the talents of its brightest stars. You won’t want to miss it! Here’s what’s happening and when. Lock these dates in …
Read the latest news from Connexis in our February eNewsletters – out now! Want to join our mailing list? Sign up here. Trainee eNews In this issue: Save the date! Annual Connection: Mystery Creek, Hamilton, 12-14 September 2017 Girls with Hi-Vis® 2017: How to get involved Latest Certified Civil Tradespeople announced Expiring Water qualifications: Staying on track and completing on time Ryan …
Read the latest news from Connexis in our December eNewsletters – out now! Want to join our mailing list? Sign up here. Energy & Telco Industry eNews In this issue: Qualifications update: Cable Jointer and Utility Arborist Spotlight on New Zealand’s top line mechanic team: Unison, Hawke’s Bay Chief Judges Report from the Annual Connection Line Mechanic and Cable Jointer Competitions …
Read the latest news from Connexis in our October eNewsletters – out now! Want to join our mailing list? Sign up here. Trainee eNews In this issue: Annual Connection Excellence Awards: Downer NZ Telco apprentice crowned Trainee of the Year Spotlight on: Andrew Kennett of Downer NZ – Telco Trainee of the Year and overall Trainee of the Year Meet the …
It’s hands on for the top Energy Industry staff this week as they pit their skills against fellow workers from around the country. Teams from power companies around the country – including one from Australia – will be demonstrating their skills and expertise in a series of fast paced line mechanic and cable jointer competitions at the 2016 Annual Connection …
Read the latest news from Connexis in our August eNewsletters – out now! Want to join our mailing list? Sign up here. Civil & Water Industry eNews In this issue: Next round of Civil Trades graduates announced Getting ‘Young Fellas’ into Civil Trades Connexis Company Awards 2016 Connexis Board news Transport sector welcomes Barbara Harrison Got a Trade Future Business Leaders Forum …
