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Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?
eLearning

Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?

Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Vocational education needs change
eLearning

Vocational education needs change

Employers and trainees could benefit if planned reforms cut duplication, but the civil construction sector warns skills shortages may worsen if rollout falters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Apr 2019
Why the trucking industry is looking to female drivers
Recruitment

Why the trucking industry is looking to female drivers

Driver shortages may ease if more women are recruited, as new training courses attract female students and boost industry retention.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Jan 2019
MRHQ launches 'NZ-first' tech career accelerator
Accelerator

MRHQ launches 'NZ-first' tech career accelerator

A new tech career accelerator, Mission Ready HQ, aims to fill the skills shortage in the industry and create opportunities for talented individuals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
EPIC campaign for epic industry
Facebook

EPIC campaign for epic industry

Thousands of new workers will be needed to deliver planned infrastructure investment, putting pressure on contractors to widen the talent pool.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Jul 2018
New course addresses driver shortage
Supply Chain

New course addresses driver shortage

Female enrolments at Manukau Institute of Technology’s new transport course are helping tackle a driver shortage that has hit freight operators hard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction
Certification

First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction

The new training path could help ease labour shortages as the sector targets 250 apprentices and more certified scaffolders by next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
'And the civil construction Oscar goes to……'
Construction

'And the civil construction Oscar goes to……'

Dozens of projects from Whangarei to Southland are vying for national recognition at Civil Contractors New Zealand’s awards in Dunedin next week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Internship pathway sees Manaiakalani students enter IT
IT careers

Internship pathway sees Manaiakalani students enter IT

Manaiakalani students break into IT through Fusion Networks' tailored internship, bridging the experience gap for Kiwi youth.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Tairua School builds problem-solving skills with TaiTECH
EduTech

Tairua School builds problem-solving skills with TaiTECH

Tairua School launches innovation and technology academy TaiTECH, offering specialist training in construction, cookery, art, sports science, and design.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
Awards recognise outstanding ICT students in Wellington
Information Communication & Technology

Awards recognise outstanding ICT students in Wellington

ICT students at WelTec receive Intergen Young Achiever Awards for their outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the programme.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers
Power / Energy

Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers

A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017
Government infrastructure funding to boost skills
Productivity

Government infrastructure funding to boost skills

The push could help fill 16,000 jobs over three years as an ageing civil workforce strains to meet New Zealand's infrastructure spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
CRL project to open up huge employment opportunities
Education, Learning & Training

CRL project to open up huge employment opportunities

About 1,600 workers could be needed at peak on Auckland's City Rail Link, with hundreds of openings for people new to work or unemployed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Getting Into IT
Careers

Getting Into IT

Of all careers you can possibly choose, a job in IT is probably one of those with the biggest opportunities to develop and progress.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Changing jobs
Workplace

Changing jobs

After 27 years at Fuji Xerox, a veteran offers a bold strategy: change jobs every three years to foster leadership, adaptability, and growth.

By Neil Whittaker • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2008

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