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Construction diversity roadmap
You are encouraged to take this industry-wide survey supported by BCITO and led by the Construction Sector Accord and Diversity Works. Your voice is crucial to shape the future of the industry.
Jason Hungerford appointed Director of BCITO Business Division of Te Pūkenga
BCITO Chief Financial Officer, Jason Hungerford has been appointed Director of the BCITO Business Division of Te Pūkenga subsidiary - Work Based Learning Ltd (WBL).
BCITO apprentices take on Outward Bound
In June, 16 BCITO construction industry apprentices from across New Zealand attended a 16-day Outward Bound experience in the Marlborough Sounds.
TEC approves BCITO transition plan
The Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has approved the BCITO transition plan.
BCITO launches Ko wai koe / Who are you?
Today we launch our Ko wai koe / Who are you? initiative to encourage Aotearoa’s rangatahi to take up a trade apprenticeship at our TradeSecrets event in Hawera.
Work Based Learning Chief Executive appointed
BCITO Chief Executive Toby Beaglehole has been appointed Chief Executive of Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning Limited (WBL), a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga.
NZGTTA inspiring our future tradies
“Tech teachers are creating thinkers, people who will challenge ideas, problem solve and can plan ahead. There are so many elements and aspects of what technology is.”
Equity can be itchy-scratchy
Brad Sandri of Ranger Special Coatings isn’t afraid of mixing it up if it means life is good and business is better. Brad has decided to adopt a good old fashioned approach to change, he says, “We used to call it a chin wag.
Women in trades is not a new thing, it’s a great thing!
Trade Careers have launched a creative myth-busting web series to encourage more New Zealand women into the trades, along with a toolkit to empower employees to hire female staff.
A joinery rockstar
It was clear from the outset when we met Myles Sellers that his ethos came from a place of truth. He desired to reframe Joinery’s reputation and build a skilled sector of great people.