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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
Five ‘Generations’ Of Flooring Talent Lay Down The Path For Each Other
For many experienced professionals, taking on apprentices is about more than growing their business—it’s about ensuring the trade has a strong future. Take it from BCITO Director Greg Durkin, who laid the underlay for four ‘generations’ of flooring profes
Protecting The ‘Dying Art’ That Offers Careers For Life
Monumental masons create, instal and repair headstones and memorials. When Kim Stops first became a monumental mason in the mid-1980s, there was no trade qualification available. So, he created one.
Registered Master Builders 2024 Apprentice of the Year announced
Hunter Moon from the Waikato region took home the top spot at the 2024 Registered Master Builders CARTERS Apprentice of the Year competition. This competition showcased the immense talent and dedication of apprentices, underlining the industry's progress
Police Officer Swaps His Badge For Top Flooring Trophies
After years on the frontlines as a police officer, Jarrod Morrison has found a new calling – moving from laying down the law to laying down floors.
BCITO Skills Summit: Building our Talent Pipeline
On Tuesday 5 November, BCITO held its annual Skills Summit with the apt theme: Building our Talent Pipeline. The Summit dovetailed with BCITO’s National Advisory Group (NAG) meetings - an opportunity for representatives from each of the 16 industries...
BCITO Celebrates Construction Employers Shaping New Zealand’s Future
New Zealand, 6 November 2024: BCITO has announced the winners of the 2024 Building Leaders Awards, celebrating outstanding BCITO employers in the trades who are helping build the future leaders of tomorrow’s construction sector.
BCITO welcomes Government plans to lift building sector performance
BCITO, New Zealand’s leading building and construction apprenticeship provider, welcomes the Government’s announcement to progress self-certification for trusted, accredited builders and tradespeople.
