Get a Gateway student
Gateway is a work placement initiative for senior secondary school students funded by the Tertiary Education Commission – more than 340 New Zealand schools currently participate. Becoming a BCITO Te Pūkenga Gateway employer gives prospective apprentices still at school a glimpse into the industry.
Benefits of being a BCITO Te Pūkenga Gateway employer
Being a Gateway employer will allow you to:
- evaluate potential new employees and see whether they'll fit within your business
- get enthusiastic, onsite help at regular intervals (1–2 days per week during the school terms)
- offer students some extra work experience in school holidays
- learn more about how BCITO Te Pūkenga apprenticeships work
- give back to your industry – you're passing on your knowledge to the next generation.
Become a BCITO Te Pūkenga Gateway employer
To become a BCITO Te Pūkenga Gateway employer, contact your local BCITO Te Pūkenga Business Development Advisor.