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Kia ora <<First Name>>
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We now have more than 700 active members, with a good portion of them business owners and managers keen to transition youth into the workplace with excellence.
Many members are making the most of FAN's on-line HR tools, the FAN Youth Job Board and other free resources.
Click here to access the on-line HR tools. Email sally@smartwaikato.co.nz if you have forgotten your password.
In this month's news:
• Job Board helps source young talent
• YES opens doors to all youth
• Business mentors for youth wanted
• FutureForce™ Career Services
• FAN to launch in Thames-Coromandel
• Bookings open for FutureForce™ Waikato magazine
• FAN Youth Job Board
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FAN is proudly brought to you by
Smart Waikato Trust.
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Job Board helps source young talent
Smart Waikato’s FAN Youth Job board is hitting the right note with employers keen to hire bright, young staff.
Len Guilford, of Thorburn Engineering, recently hired former Hamilton Boys’ High student Daniel Rollo as an apprentice after advertising the role on the job board, a member-only forum sending youth work opportunities directly to educators and work brokers throughout the Waikato.
“We had lots of applicants for the job and the thing that set Daniel apart was that he was specifically interested in light fabrication. Many of the others were just interested in getting a job,” he said.
Len sees the job board as a way to connect with educators directly to tell them what sort of staff member he is looking for.
“It works well because the careers teacher can put forward the students they think will best fit the vacancy. It helps weed out time-wasters,” Len said.
Employing young staff and using the job board is part of Len’s long-term strategy to grow a skills-base within his small and growing business.
“We see young talent as the lifeblood of not only our company but of our entire industry. Young people are essential to the future of our business and the future workforce,” he said.
Thorburn Engineering employs 12 staff including Daniel, who is commencing a light fabrication apprenticeship.
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Len Guilford, of Thorburn Engineering, says the future of his business is dependent on young talent like Daniel Rollo, light fabrication apprentice and former Hamilton Boys' High student.
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Stellar enterprise initiative opens doors to all youth
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The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) is piloting a new initiative in Waikato-King Country to better support all the region’s young entrepreneurs.
YES Connect has been launched this year to include entrepreneurial Years 12 and 13 students not participating in the programme through their school.
The launch follows a stellar year for the business programme in the region with Waikato Diocesan School for Girls team Just Kidding Babysitting bringing home the 2014 Supreme National YES Award and being named the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Company of the Year.
The experiential and entrepreneurial business competition has traditionally been school-centred, with students unable to participate if their school does not offer the programme.
YES Connect gives students the chance to participate independently, offering mentoring support and assistance with pitch delivery outside school. A teacher will merely be required to register the student at the beginning of the competition running from February to October.
Read more here.
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Just Kidding Babysitting, of Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, Governor-General, His Excellency Lt Gen. The Rt Hon. Sir Jerry Mateparae and Murray Reade, CEO of The Lion Foundation.
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YES BUSINESS MENTORS WANTED
Support young Waikato-King Country entrepreneurs by becoming a mentor for the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme.
Mentors will meet with students at set times on a voluntary basis. This is a great way to give back.
Email mary@smartwaikato.co.nz to find out more.
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FutureForce™ Career Services
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Want your students to make smarter career choices and connect with Waikato employers face-to-face?
Smart Waikato delivers careers seminars and workshops that offer a practical approach to making smart education to employment decisions. Services are delivered to schools, tertiary institutions and parents according to demand.
These take the form of:
Practical career planning workshops for students and/or parents – expanding career ideas, practical tools and advice for career planning and research, work readiness and networking.
Interactive employer roadshows – employers from a variety of sectors visit schools to give students an opportunity to find out more about different career options. This is also an excellent chance for students to network with some of the region's most motivated employers.
FAN HR specialist Linda Nelson Caie is taking bookings for FutureForce™ Career Services now. This service is in demand so please email her today with your interest linda@smartwaikato.co.nz.
Check out photos from FutureForce™ Career Services events:
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FAN HR specialist
Linda Nelson Caie
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FAN to launch in Thames-Coromandel
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A high-profile business leader is calling for Thames-Coromandel employers to up the ante when it comes to hiring young people.
Thames businessman Grahame Christian, of nationwide waste management business Smart Environmental, is so passionate about employing youth he is supporting the launch of FutureForce Action Network in the district, in partnership with Thames-Coromandel District Council and Work and Income.
“I think all employers have an obligation to think about what the future workforce in the district will look like and contribute to that as best they can. They can do this by giving young people better opportunities at work, whether it is work experience or full time employment,” Grahame said.
Smart Waikato's FAN gives businesses of all sizes access to a robust on-line suite of free human resource tools to help them offer better work opportunities to young people. The event is free for employers, educators and other leaders and will be held at Toyota’s Thames Vehicle Operations on April 29.
“FAN is a great initiative, especially for smaller employers who don’t have in-house HR expertise. Employing young people in a safe way is to have a set of systems in place and FAN can help with that in a simple but effective way,” Grahame said.
FAN events in Hamilton and Matamata have attracted hundreds of leaders, inspiring and equipping them to offer more work experience, jobs, apprenticeships and cadetships to young people.
Click here for full media release.
Click here for more details about the Thames Coromandel event.
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Thank you to the organisations bringing FAN to Thames-Coromandel. |
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Bookings open for this year's FutureForce™ Waikato magazine
FutureForce™ Waikato is the go-to regional career publication giving youth, parents and teachers the inside information on real career opportunities in our region’s thriving industry sectors.
Packed with real-world advice, practical information and presented in a bright, youth-friendly format, FutureForce™ magazine is an excellent way to put your message into the hands of the region’s secondary school students.
The facts:
• 10,000 – 15,000 copies printed
• 12-18 month shelf life for 2015/2016
• Distributed free to senior secondary school students in the region (via career and Gateway teachers in partnership with Career and Transition Educators)
• Bonus distribution at the regional Careers Expo in June
• Used by teachers as a classroom resource
• Young, successful Waikato employees share advice with their peers
• A tool for school and educator career modules (eg: Year 11 Camp, Waikato Diocesan School, and Te Wananga o Aotearoa’s annual Waikato career event)
• Used at Employer Roadshows (eg: St Johns College, St Peters of Cambridge)
• 60 to 100 pages, full colour format
• Sectors covered: engineering, trades, hospitality, retail & tourism, health and science, creative, agriculture, ICT, business and more
Employers keen to reach young people (and Smart Waikato stakeholders) with your message. book your space today.
Email sally@smartwaikato.co.nz.
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Need extra copies of FutureForce™ magazine?
Email sally@smartwaikato.co.nz to order more copies of the 2014/2015 issue at cost.
Sponsorship
Your organisation can sponsor copies of this important publication at wholesale price ($150 per box of 38, RRP $378) for a school or community group of your choice. Contact sally@smartwaikato.co.nz to discuss.
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FAN Youth Job Board:
February opportunities
1) Affco - refrigeration trades apprentice (paid)
Desciption: AFFCO is seeking an enthusiastic person to train as a Trades Apprentice in the refrigeration field. This is an opportunity to give yourself a solid foothold in both the role and the industry with the training and initial work placements expected to last at least 5 years. Based at our Horotiu plant, you will be supervised by experienced engineering staff to become a qualified trades professional. AFFCO offers the opportunity to learn the trade while working in the growing primary industries sector.
Duration: Permanent Full time
Open To: People of all ages are welcome to apply - whether you are a school leaver or just looking for a career change. A reasonable level of maths and English is required.
Application Details: please send your CV to paul.geddes@affco.co.nz. Applications close Friday 6th March 2015.
2) Vidcom - events technicians (paid)
Description: Setting up of Audio Systems from packing through to operation of live switches, projection and camera equipment during shows.
Suitable for: Anyone with a passion for events with an interest in audio visual equipment and has a full drivers licence.
Duration: Casual, as needed.
How to apply: Email Bea for more information beamossop@vidcom.com
3) ES Plastics - production operators (paid)
Desciption: Factory work on casual basis and leading to permanent for the right people
Suitable for: Keen worker, interested in a future in engineering, stores or production.
Duration: Eight hours, five days a week, 8am - 4.30pm or 4am - 12pm or 12am - 8am.
How to apply: Email CV to heather@esplastics.co.nz or call in at 7 McKee St, Hamilton.
5) Foster Construction - commercial construction apprentice/s (paid)
Description: Work alongside qualified carpenters learning skills for a future in the industry. Looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for being creative and a willingness to learn and succeed to the highest level.
Suitable for: Carpentry Gateway or pre-trades students looking for day release work experience.
Duration: One day a week (9.5 hours per day) to full-time employment after successful three month trial.
How to apply: CV only, by email or post. Applications ongoing.
Contact details: Steve Tuck, Foster Construction, 2 Barnett Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Email stevet@fosters.co.nz
6) Shaw Electrical - electrical apprentice (paid)
Description: Shaw Electrical is a small family business looking at extending to keep up with the demand in and around Waikato. Based in Cambridge but do travel around.
We pride ourselves on our values and aim for a level of service that will exceed the expectations of our clients.
Suitable for: Experience is not essential as we are willing to train on the job as an apprenticeship. All applicants welcome. A successful candidate will: Take pride in quality workmanship, work well under pressure, be reliable and manage multiple jobs. Must have drivers license and be tidy in appearance.
Duration: Permanent, full time
How to apply: Please email CV to michael.shaw01@xtra.co.nz
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Don't forget to make the most of your FREE FAN tools at
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- Planning work sheet
- Induction checklist
- BEST Practice On-the-job Training
- Mentoring tips
- Evaluation worksheet
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- Work experience contract
- Sample cadet employment contract
- Legal considerations
- FAN contacts
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Until next time,
Mary, Sally and Linda
The FutureForce Team
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