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Graduation - Hawkes Bay 2025
BCITO Graduation Celebrates Hawkes Bay's Newest Qualified Tradespeople
“BUMP” IN THE ROAD NO OBSTACLE FOR STAR JOINERY APPRENTICE
Emma McIntyre had just started her apprenticeship in architectural aluminium joinery when she found out she was pregnant. However, she took it all in stride, working through her pregnancy and battling dyslexia to notch up three (soon to be four)
STRONG SUPPORT FOR TRADES: BCITO SCORES HIGH IN TRAINING SATISFACTION
Apprentice satisfaction ratings for the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) have reached 96%, demonstrating extremely positive attitudes towards their trades training programmes despite challenging economic conditions.
Graduation - West Auckland 2025
BCITO Celebrates West Auckland Apprentices at West Auckland Graduation Ceremony
Tiling her own future: Wendy’s path to qualification & business growth
Wendy Ramsay of Nelson proudly qualified as a Floor and Wall Tiler in December 2024. Not only is Wendy a woman thriving in the trade, she also proves that age is no barrier, earning her qualification in her 50s.
Leading With Empathy: Building More Than Kitchens
Brad Street’s journey with The Kitchen Business began nine years ago and from the outset, he was inspired by the warmth and generosity of the company’s founder, Mary Woods. For over 30 years, Mary and her late husband Rob built the Mount Maunganui..
Seeking Lucky Number 100 – Do You Have What It Takes?
Since it started back in 1962, Dunedin painting and decorating firm Sims & Blue has trained 99 apprentices. Now, it’s seeking lucky number 100.
BCITO’s Edvance Maths Booster Programme Takes The Fear Out Of Figures
When apprentice Connie Johnson stepped into the world of painting and decorating, she was eager to excel in her craft and truly understand the complexities behind every brushstroke. Working on high-profile homes for Flett Painters, one of New Zealand's..
Building Futures: How Bcito's Gateway Programme Is Opening Doors For Hands-On Learners
Traditional classroom learning doesn’t suit everyone, particularly those who love getting hands-on. That’s why the BCITO Gateway Programme was introduced. With the aim of giving students a taste of the paths available in the construction industry and prac
ON THE ROAD TO A REWARDING CAREER
One of the key rites of passage for New Zealanders is getting their driver’s licence, a major symbol of independence for many young adults. For young builder Riley Betham, who had his driver’s licence fee paid for through his BCITO Gateway programme, it’s
