If you are exploring studying or training, or want assistance to prepare your cv, talk to an experienced career expert. 

Dinsdale

When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am - 4:30pm
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, Shop 14, Dinsdale Shopping Centre

Five Cross Roads

When: Every Tuesday, 8.30am - 4.30pm and Wednesday 8.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, Five Cross Roads, 3 Fifth Avenue

There are also 1 hour phone appointments available to those that cannot make it to a Connected site.

Request a booking connected_waikato@msd.govt.nz

Wintec offers over 130 courses and qualifications at a variety of levels. From entry-level foundation studies that help you prepare for study; to hands-on technical training in vocational subjects (such as trades, horticulture, cooking); diplomas and degrees in a broad range of subjects (such a nursing, physiotherapy, social practice, science, business, information technology, media arts, and sport science); and postgraduate and master's qualifications in many specialist fields.

If you're exploring study - come and talk to an expert.

Dinsdale

When: Tuesdays Fortnightly, 2pm – 4.30pm
Where: Connected Centre, Shop 14, Dinsdale Shopping Centre, Hamilton

Five Cross Roads

When: Wednesdays Fortnightly, 2pm - 4.30 pm
Where: Connected Centre, Five Cross Roads, 3 Fifth Avenue, Hamilton

To make an appointment connected_waikato@msd.govt.nz

Do you have questions on starting to study, in study, returning to study or finishing study finances?

StudyLink has a drop in session where there will be a person to answer your questions.

Dinsdale
When: Tuesdays Fortnightly,  2pm – 4.30pm (from Tuesday 21 November)
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, Shop 14, Dinsdale Shopping Centre, Hamilton

Five Cross Roads Hamilton
When: Wednesdays fortnightly, 2pm - 4.30 pm (from Wednesday 15 November)
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, Five Cross Roads, 3 Fifth Avenue, Hamilton

Request an appointment: connected_waikato@msd.govt.nz 

Workbridge is free and they offer one-to-one sessions with an Employment Consultant to discuss career options for you. This is a drop in service.

When: Every Wednesday, 10.30am - 12pm
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, Five Cross Roads, 3 Fifth Avenue

Phone appointments are available and someone from Work Bridge will make contact to discuss their services and how they can help.

Please email Connected_Waikato@msd.govt.nz to register interest and be contacted to make an appointment.

Connected is working in conjunction with Hamilton Public Library - and will be onsite weekly.
Come on down if you are interested in employment, any education or training available in the area, no appointment necessary.

When: Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm 
Where: Hamilton Public Library, 9 Garden Place, Hamilton

Look no further, than this popular café outside of Ngatea.

There are a range of opportunities available, such as:

• Kitchen hands
• Front of house
• Cooks

Hours will vary, depending on how busy the café is.

A restricted driver’s licence is needed.

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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.

Visit Find a Job (external link)

Join a class in your community and learn Kiwi English for your everyday life.

Classes are focussed on your needs – so no two classes are the same.

Contact English Language Partners to discuss your needs and find a class at your level that suits you.

Beginners English Classes

When: Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm
Where: Boundary Road, Claudelands Park, Settlement Centre Waikato, Hamilton 

Find out more and apply (external link)

Through a handy app, friendly real-life coaches help you to set goals specific to your individual journey and support and coach you through your journey and towards achieving your goals.

Te Heke Mai is designed to mentor and help individuals grow the skills to manage life and work challenges.

To discuss further email hello@tehekemai.co.nz or Phone 0800 938474

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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.

Find your course now (external link)

Inland Revenue (IR) offers three practical sessions:

• Starting a business? Introduction to Business offers information on the different ways to structure your business, expenses you can claim, and how income tax and provisional tax works.
• Are you registered for GST or thinking of registering for GST? GST is to help you learn who needs to register for GST, what GST is charged on, what information must be recorded and how to send this to them, and ceasing your GST registration.
• Are you employing? The Employers session covers who needs to register as an employer, and what information must be recorded and how to send it to IR.

With a choice of format, don't miss out and register today!

Check your options (external link)

Federated Farmers and Ministry of Social Development have partnered to support farm employers and get more Kiwis onto the farm.

You can apply on behalf of your new to the ag sector employee for:

• Dairy Farm Starter Kit
• General Farm Starter Kit
• Possible funding available through Flexi-wage

Find out more and apply (external link)

Tailored to meet the needs of the employees and company, assessing which areas your employees need support in and create a strategy to help them overcome any barriers within your company context.

This programme is free for employers and learners, and is delivered online or face-to-face in a setting suited to your company's needs

To sign your employees on to the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy programme, call on 0800 834 834.

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Attend Morebiz weekly business networking meetings with guest speakers from Thursday 10 February.

Networking helps you learn about other businesses and share the benefits of working with you. It's a great way to collect referrals and grow your business.

When: Every Thursday, 6.45am-8.30am
Where: Hamilton Workingmen's Club, 45 Commerce Street, Frankton

Find out more (external link)