Posts by Melissa Mae
Newsletter | 1 December 2021
Priority One Newsletter | 1 December 2021 Read the newsletter here
Read MoreA 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…
Read MorePassion and persistence drives a not-so-typical apprenticeship opportunity
Daniel Wallace, owner operator of Electrify NZ in Mount Maunganui, has had several roles over the years, including that of a high school teacher for 17 years across NZ, Asia…
Read MoreMeet 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,…
Read MoreFuture-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…
Read MorePrincipals 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…
Read MoreThe 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%…
Read MoreLabour Market Update – November
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…
Read MoreNewsletter | 17 November 2021
Priority One Newsletter | 17 November 2021 Read the newsletter here
Read MoreOverwhelming support at Katikati’s A Higher Perspective Careers Expo
Despite level two restrictions and time restraints that we had surrounding the event, community support at Katikati’s A Higher Perspective Careers Expo was overwhelming. Hundreds attended throughout the day from all around the…
Read MoreImpressive turnout for Ara Rau’s GIB Industry Open Day
On Tuesday 9th November, Ara Rau held its second Industry Open Day, in partnership with the Solomon Group and Winstone Wallboards, the manufacturers of GIB. There was a massive turnout;…
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