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Apprentice thrives after leaving the lab for the tools
This year’s recipient of the AAJ Most Promising Apprentice was awarded to Eli Auld. The rapid pace of Eli’s progression highlights the satisfaction that comes from doing something you enjoy.
Leading the concrete industry by example
Wallen Concreting is an award-winning family business that has been in the concreting industry for 38 years. We spoke to Director and family member, Jodie Wallen, about her family’s experience in the industry.
Programme builds better mental health and stronger teams
Every industry has its mental health challenges, and construction is no different. BCITO, Te Pūkenga is keen to support people across the sector by helping employers have the right conversations with their teams and develop strategies to help workers stay
BCITO and Ako Aotearoa support neuro-diverse and dyslexic learners
BCITO - Te Pūkenga and Ako Aotearoa are joining forces to support neurodiverse learners in the building and construction sector to complete their apprenticeships.
From the checkout to the tools
Vishal Toi Toi is a qualified builder from Tauranga, who recently completed his carpentry apprenticeship through BCITO, a business division of Te Pūkenga. We caught up with Vishal, who was also a finalist in the 2022 National Registered Master Builders
New Construction micro-credentials launched to encourage job seekers
BCITO, in partnership with Waihanga Ara Rau – Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council, has launched several construction micro-credentials to provide learners with an opportunity to taste the trades.
Designing a love of learning
Joneen Rodgers and Hannah Ferens are joint owners of Wellington-based interior design studio, Hello Home Interiors. The creative duo place great importance on mentoring and teaching their two current trainees, with one completing their NKBA (The National
A lifetime of Frame and Truss
Mark Strawbridge, Detailer Manager at Placemakers in Harewood, Christchurch, has been in the industry for over three decades. Now leading a high-performing team of other detailers, we spoke to Mark about his passion for the industry and approach to managi
Building Belonging: Paving the way for more inclusivity in the trades
Free resources are now available for trade employers. They include a new podcast series, video series and interactive training modules for employers. The aim of these resources is to create inclusive worksites and a construction and infrastructure sector
Learning English, while tackling the tools
Paulo Oliveira moved from Brazil to New Zealand five years ago. What was meant to be a four-month exchange to learn English, turned into a decision to stay and enter the trades. Nearing the end of his BCITO | Te Pūkenga training to become a builder, we sp
