There are four newly-qualified drinking water operators on the Chatham Islands thanks to a recent Connexis training and assessment trip. As well as building local capability, with all four Chatham Island trainees successfully achieving their NZ Certificate Drinking Water Treatment (Level 4), the visit highlights Connexis’ strong commitment to developing skilled water operators in remote communities. Expert assessor and respected water treatment specialist Marty Simpson travelled to the islands …
Connexis supporting Pacific learner success….
Connexis is proud to have supported its first cohort of learners based in the Cook Islands, marking an important milestone in delivering bespoke services off shore. Over the past few years, Connexis worked in partnership with To Tatou Vai Ltd, the state-owned authority responsible for the Cook Island’s water supply, supporting five learners to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Multi-stage process …
Connexis trainee support workshops in Rotorua
Over the last three months, Te Ara Tautoko Support Pathway trainee support workshops have been running across the country, offering mentoring and practical support to help trainees progress in their apprenticeships. Connexis CSAM Amy Young has worked closely with Rotorua Lakes District Council, arranging workshops for their trainees and opening them to other local companies. Two successful workshops have been …
Education through Connexis helps rebuild lives in Whanganui
For those returning to the community after serving a custodial sentence, finding employment is important to staying on track. For those with a criminal record, a job can be hard to come by. A new initiative at Whanganui Prison hopes to help change that and make it easier for some prisoners to navigate the change to life on the outside …
Top apprentice has his eyes on the future
“The thing that keeps me motivated is having a plan for the future in my mind. That helps me push through and complete the training that will allow me to develop and try to achieve those long-term goals.” That approach to apprenticeship training is paying off so far for Ethan Morris, who was recently named Apprentice of the Year at the …
Connexis Energy Trainee Awards Finalists Announced
The big reveal! The list of finalists for the Connexis Energy Trainee Awards, recognising the best and brightest trainees in New Zealand’s Electricity Supply Industry, is out! The winners will be announced at the Connexis Excellence Awards Dinner, being held on 23 October at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Who will take out the top accolade of Trainee of the …
Success in training equals success in business for HEB Construction
A holistic approach to training at HEB Construction is setting its people up for success. “When many people enter this industry, becoming a labourer might not be their first job choice. Our approach is to work with them, to help them on their way towards the getting into the roles they aspire to and that will also benefit the business,” …
Constructing a Career Through Training
What was meant to be a temporary job has turned into a fulfilling career path for Kaitlyn Newsome. Kaitlyn’s civil construction career began when she was working for a labour hire company supplying staff to HEB Construction. She decided she’d like to give the trade a go herself. Kaitlyn, who has also worked as a prison officer, has been with …
From Hi-Vis to High Voltage: Natalee Hughes is lighting the way for women in trades
Attending a Connexis Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV) event in 2022 opened Natalee Hughes’s eyes to a new world of career possibilities. After attending a GWHV hosted by Horizon Networks in Whakatane, Natalee completed a Gateway programme with Horizon while she was still a student at Trident High School. It just cemented the idea that a career as a line mechanic …
Females a key part of strengthening the infrastructure workforce
Inviting women to choose a career in infrastructure could be the key to success for New Zealand’s pipeline of infrastructure projects, says the sector’s leading training provider. Connexis, training provider for infrastructure industries such as civil, energy, telecommunications and water, hosts Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV) events around the country each June with the goal of attracting more women into careers …
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