The talent of a new generation at work

Modern Apprenticeships is a quality tertiary pathway into employment and training for young people.

If you're 16 - 21 years old, a Modern Apprenticeship will launch your career in the best way possible. You'll be paid to learn from the experts for 2 - 4 years, depending on the industry you choose.

So, if you're ready to earn and keen to learn, keep reading, because there may already be a Modern Apprenticeship available in the industry or business that suits you.

Modern Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of industries and businesses, including new and growing areas such as boat building and tourism, as well as traditional industries such as forestry, woll harvesting, engineering, agriculture, electrotechnology and telecommunications.

Becoming a Modern Apprentice - your commitment

A Modern Apprenticeship is your passport to a successful future in the industry of your choice. You'll find there are plenty of rewards if you are motivated to learn, hard-working and keen to give everything a go.

To find out more, call...

06-867 6544 your East Coast Modern Apprenticeship Co-ordinators
 
Chris Hatwell
mobile    027-650 2747

John Stirton 

mobile    027-275 9615

or visit www.modern-apprenticeships.govt.nz

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Modern Apprenticeships
Make it work for you

Workplace Training for Today
A Modern Apprenticeship builds on the best of apprenticeship traditions, but has some great new features. The big difference is that as a Modern Apprentice you'll be assigned to your own personal mentor - A Modern Apprenticeships Co-ordinator - whose job it is to help you succeed.

Your Co-ordinator will ensure you complete your training with an employer who offers top quality employment-based training.

Your Own Personalised Training Plan
Your Modern Apprenticeships Co-ordinator will work with you and your employer to develop a personal training plan tailored to your needs. The plan will set out exactly what you need to learn and how you're going to get there.

Modern Apprenticeships - a focus on your success
Your Modern Apprenticeships Co-ordinator will regularly review your progress against your personal training plan to make sure you're on target to successfully complete your apprenticeship.

And just like any good coach or mentor, they'll also be available to deal with any questions or hassles you may have during your Modern Apprenticeship. Feel free to ask them for advice at any time.

A Nationally-Recognised Qualification
Modern Apprenticeships training leads to National Certificates at levels 3 and 4 of the National Qualifications Framework. This means your Modern Apprenticeship will be recognised by employers throughout New Zealand.

A Broad Range of Skills
In addition to skills specific to your industry's Modern Apprenticeship, you could also learn other key workplace skills, such as information technology and communication skills.

What's Available?
Choose from these industries: Aeronautical, engineering, agriculture, aluminium joinery (architectural), baking, boat building, building and construction, dairy manufacturing, electricity supply, electrotechnology, engineering, flooring, food processing, forest industries, furniture, horticulture, hospitality, motor engineering, plastics, printing, public sector, retail, road transport, seafood, sports turf, telecommunications and tourism.

Who's Eligible

You must:

• Be 16 - 21 years old when you begin your Modern Apprenticeship
  (Provision may be made for older people considering a career change);
  
  
• Meet any entry requirements for your particular industry or business;
  
  
• Be ready to work towards National Certificate/s at levels 3 and 4;

Entry requirements vary from industry to industry.
The Modern Apprenticeships Co-ordinator for your industry will let you know what these are.