Nelson-Tasman

NZ Red Cross pathways to employment programme helps former refugees plan employment, education, training and career goals to ultimately find work.

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New Zealand has long been known as the land of milk and honey but there are a lot of other paths your career could take if you step into the primary industries. Take the careers quiz (external site) to get an idea of where you could fit in!

Even if you have never worked in any primary industry your transferrable skills can open many doors and the team at Primary ITO will help to match you up with the right training pathway and employer to get you where you want to go.

Register your interest today.

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Youth Employment Success gives rangatahi opportunities to meet youth-friendly employers who can help them explore the industry they’re interested in.

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Find a Job is for anyone looking for work – you don’t have to be on a benefit. If you find a job you’re interested in, contact Work and Income to be put in touch with the employer.  

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Study for your NZ Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2) and NCEA Level 2 in their 30 week programme at the Nelson Training Centre. This includes a 2 week term breaks obeserved by mainstream schools. Start when you want, the course is offered on a rolling intake.

You will learn in a very practical and hands on learning environment and work experience within local hospitality businesses for suitable learners.

This is a youth guarantee funded programme (so free for those aged 16-19).
Students 18yrs + are eligible for Student Allowance through Studylink while participating on this programme.

If this sounds like you, or you want to find out more, contact neltrain@xtra.co.nz

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Depending on your employment circumstances and career aspirations, you can choose one strand, or all four strands if you wish to attain 'craftsman' certification.

Your training (which is delivered by way of block courses and evening classes) will fill gaps in your experience that might otherwise have been gained in your workplace.

This programme is designed for individuals who are working in the industry and is typically achieved in a workplace environment while completing an apprenticeship.

The New Zealand Certificate in Joinery Level 4 typically takes 2-4 years to complete depending on what strand you choose.

This qualification covers:

• Health and safety
• Legislation
• Communication
• Materials and manufacturing methods
• Use of tools and equipment
• Drawings and specifications

Next course starts Friday 1 July.

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NMIT offers a free career conversation service so pop in for a chat?  No strings attached.   

NMIT has some great, free study options under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship (TTAF) funding which allow study next year, without using up your ‘fees free’ funding.

These include:

• IT,
• aquaculture,
• trades,
• viticulture,
• horticulture programmes, and
• more.

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Explore the options available to you through working for Talleys.  Throughout your career, you may be able to move into roles such as factory managers or ultimately skipper a fishing vessel.

Get a taster for what a career with Talleys could look like for you by attending this 5 day course.

After your sea training the career opportunities with Talleys are as wide as the horizon. Accommodation is available.

The programme covers all induction onsite at Talleys HQ, pool simulating at sea conditions, survival training, personal trainer and a dietician.

If this sparks your interest the next course starts Monday 4 April, and a course will be run monthly.

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Join a free ESOL class with Literacy Aotearoa.

Expect small group classes taught by an experienced and friendly tutor in a positive learning environment.

Starts: Every Tuesday from 2 May to Tuesday 4 July, 6pm - 9pm.

Where: 34 Montgomery Square, Phoenix Arcade, Nelson

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They offer a varierty of free courses (all with rolling intake):

• Literacy & Numeracy,
• Basic Computing Digital Literacy,
• Supported Learning,
• CV & Cover Letter programme,
• Learner Licence,
• Digital Literacy (Documents, Word, Excel),
• Class 2 Licence,
• Literacy & Financing my Future.

If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact Literacy Aotearoa on 03 548 3041 or checkout the Literacy Aotearoa website (external site).

Click on the link below to find the field of study and type of qualification to interest you. Qualifications range from certificate level 1-3 to doctorates.

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IRD has introduction to business seminars covering:

• the different types of business structures and record keeping
• what expenses and depreciation you can claim, and how to claim these
• how income tax and provisional tax works for business

All seminars are currently online, a link will be sent to you once you register.

Nelson

When: Tuesday 7 June, 10am.

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Takaka

When: Thursday 7 July, 10am.

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This workshop is a hands-on interactive session where you will learn to complete a cashbook and GST return. It is ideal for sole traders, partnerships and other small businesses.

This workshop covers:

-What is GST
-GST registration
-Record keeping-cash book
-Basic adjustments
-GST filing (online and manual) and payment
-Online services

It is recommended that you attend the 'Introduction to business' tax seminar before attending this GST workshop where possible.

All seminars are now online.

Nelson 

When: Tuesday 7 June, 1.30pm.

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Takaka

When: Thursday 7 July, 1.30pm.

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If so, book a free one-to-one session with a career professional to make a personalised career plan or create a CV.

To make an appointment please email Connectednelson@msd.govt.nz. We will then connect you with the Careers Practitioner.