Ara Rau – Pathways to Work: 2021 Reflections

What a year! 2021 saw Ara Rau grow in confidence and understanding of how to best service the Tauranga Moana community, connect multiple stakeholders across the region’s labour market, and…

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A life less ordinary

This week, Priority One will be hosting a very special guest in the office; Vashti de Koster (Vee) of the Royal New Zealand Navy (New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)). Having…

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Meet the WBOP Global Ambassadors

The Global Ambassadors Project engages and empowers youth from diverse backgrounds to become local role models for diversity, cooperation, and global citizenship. The year-long pilot programme launched in October 2021,…

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Future-proofed: Connecting youth and employers

The labour shortage in the WBOP is an ongoing issue for many businesses and organisations. In addition, we know there is often a disconnect between the expectations of young people entering the…

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The future of our young Māori

Rangatahi Māori (Māori Youth) in the Bay of Plenty region make up approximately 44% of all the young people. By 2030, Māori and Pacifica are estimated to make up 30%…

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Principals learn by doing with local pathway providers

This year’s Instep Principals’ Day Out focused on ‘hands on’ learning pathways offered by some of our local tertiary providers, with an emphasis on direct progression from education to employment opportunities.  The…

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Positive partnerships for lasting relationships

Tauranga-based Super Yacht Coatings has actively recruited young people for the past three years. Having developed relationships with school principals and through attending events held by Priority One, it has…

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