Build the skills, confidence, and experience to take the next step towards employment.
Whether you’re looking for your first job, returning to the workforce, or building the skills to secure long-term employment, our programme provides the practical, real-world training that employers are looking for.
You’ll build confidence, develop essential workplace skills, and receive personalised support to overcome barriers to employment. From job applications and interviews to communication, digital skills, and workplace expectations, every part of the programme is focused on preparing you for sustainable employment and future success.
Our programmes focus on practical learning that makes a real difference.
Whether you’re starting your career, building new skills, or preparing for your next opportunity, you’ll gain the confidence and capability to achieve your goals and succeed in today’s workplace.
Develop practical skills that employers value across a wide range of industries, helping you become job ready and work confident.
Prepare professional CVs, cover letters, practise interviews, and develop the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed in today's workplace.
Personalised support to help you take the next step towards employment. From job searching to connecting with employers.
Explore your goals, interests and strengths while creating a clear pathway towards employment or future opportunities.
Set realistic goals, create action plans, and stay motivated as you work towards achieving your goals.
Build confidence, helping you feel prepared to succeed in both the workplace and everyday life.
Employment is about more than finding a job. It’s about creating opportunities, building independence, and gaining confidence in your future.
Employers are looking for people who can communicate effectively, solve problems, work as part of a team, and adapt to today’s workplaces.
Our Employment Skills programme provides practical, hands-on learning that helps you build the confidence, knowledge, and workplace skills employers value.
Through personalised support and real-world activities, you’ll be better prepared for employment, further training, or your next career opportunity.
Whether your next step is employment, further training, or developing new life skills, we’re here to help you build a strong foundation for long-term success.

"The amazing people"
"Having the opportunity to upskill and gain licences while looking for work."
"Being able to look for a job and being able to hang out with friends and learn new skills for the future."
"I am doing my F&B food health cert and hoping to get a fulltime job and the tutors are very nice as well."
"Her humour and kindness helped me a lot — she was very understanding."
"My highlight of the programme is the amazing people."
"Learning a new skill."
"Meeting new people and making new connections. Lunchtime. Pick ups and drop offs."
"Chromebook, wifi to check job search, lunch, transport, learning."

By completing this programme, you’ll have the practical skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to take the next step towards your goals.
You’ll understand what employers are looking for, communicate more effectively, and feel better prepared to enter or re-enter the workforce.
This programme helps you prepare for or secure employment, progress into further education or vocational training, and build the confidence needed to achieve your personal and career goals.
Whether your goal is finding your first job, returning to employment, or progressing towards further training, you’ll leave with practical skills that support long-term success and open new opportunities for your future.
Most of our programmes are fully funded for eligible learners. Funding eligibility varies by programme. Contact us for a no obligation chat to find out which options are available to you.
Programme lengths vary. Some are short workshops, while others run over several weeks or months.
Our programmes are delivered in person at our training locations or at employer and community venues, depending on the programme.
You do not require previous experience. Our programmes are designed for all skills levels.
We work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including job seekers, employees, migrants, refugees, employers and community organisations.
Our programmes offer flexible schedules to help learners balance work, family, and study commitments.Â
If you are not a NZ citizen or permanent resident, your right to work depends on the conditions of your visa. If you are not sure, please reach out or check with Immigration New Zealand.
Most of our programmes provide all of the resources and equipment you need. If there is anything additional you need for your programme we will let you know.
Simply complete our form below or visit us at 201 Southland Road Hastings or 140 Dalton Street Napier. We’ll discuss your goals and help you find the right programme.
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