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Kia ora <<First Name>>
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Employers, educators and stakeholders turned out in droves to the launch of Futureforce Action Network (FAN) in Thames-Coromandel late last month, where they were inspired and encouraged to improve their employment offering to the district's young people.
More than 160 people, about 90 of them employers, attended the Smart Waikato Trust event and were given free tools to assist them in offering more work experience, jobs, apprenticeships and cadetships to youth.
Almost 900 people now belong to the region-wide network, which gives free access to an on-line suite of HR tools, with follow-up workshops and consultancy services available for employers keen to access further assistance.
A FAN Activate Workshop will be held in Thames on May 20 to follow on from the event.
Read more about positive response to the FAN event on Stuff here.
Click here for photos from the event.
News this month:
Treasury officials hosted by Smart Waikato
Waikato Careers Festival - be part of the action
FAN Thames-Coromandel - were you spotted?
FAN Activate Workshop
New FutureForce volume on the way
Career planning on the agenda for students
FAN Youth Job Board
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FAN is proudly brought to you by
Smart Waikato Trust.
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Treasury officials hosted by Smart Waikato on regional tour
Government treasury officials visiting Waikato recently had an overview of regional economic development, as well as a tour of some of the best the region has to offer.
Smart Waikato Trust chief executive Mary Jensen hosted director of growth and public services Jane Frances, economic performance and strategy team leader Matthew Gilbert and labour market and tertiary team leader Hayden Fenwick during their two-day Waikato tour.
The group visited Waikato Innovation Park, Waikato District Council, University of Waikato, Wintec Trades Academy, Waikato Regional Council, attended the Regional Labour Market Forum at Wintec and heard about the challenges and growth in the regional economy.
“This was an excellent opportunity to get the economic development issues, anomalies in the education and social sectors and other concerns of our region before this policy development branch of Government,” Mary said.
Caption, from left: Director of growth and public services Jane Frances, Smart Waikato chief executive Mary Jensen, economic performance and strategy team leader Matthew Gilbert and labour market and tertiary team leader Hayden Fenwick.
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Waikato Careers Festival 2015: Be part of the action!
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Help shape how young people think about their careers by being part of the Waikato Careers Festival.
The two-week festival is an innovative way to take careers talk to communities and uncover the huge range of career options in our region. Based around the Waikato Careers Expo at Claudelands Events Centre on June 8 and 9, there will be a range of workshops, open days, and events held at community venues, training organisations, and workplaces throughout the region.
If you have an idea for an event or workshop, or you are interested in showing off your workplace, please contact project co-ordinator Sarah Nash 021 210 9075 or waikatocareersfestival@gmail.com
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FAN Thames-Coromandel photos: were you spotted?
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Captions (clockwise from top left): A good crowd; Allan Benson (Thames Toyota Vehicle Operations), Marlene Perry (Thames Coromandel District Council), Peter Manning (Thames Toyota Vehicle Operations) and Roger Evans (Smart Waikato Trust); Thames High School contingent, from left, careers teacher Jane Stove, students James King and Kharma d'Auvergne and careers teacher Debbie Driver; Grahame Christian (Smart Environmental), Linda Nelson Caie (Smart Waikato Trust) and Marshall Tuhakaraina (Work and Income).
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Captions (clockwise from top left): Tim Buchanan (Thames Coromandel District Council), Sally Birch (Smart Waikato Trust) and Matthew Heap (Whangamata New World); Roger Evans and Mary Jensen (Smart Waikato Trust) and Lindsay Cumberpatch (DV Bryant Trust); Len Salt (Mercury Bay Informer) and Richard Vetter (Peninsula Roofing); Thames High School superheroes preparing to welcome guests.
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Thank you to all the supporters behind the FAN event in Thames Coromandel: Thames Coromandel District Council, Thames Toyota Vehicle Operations, Work and Income, Smart Environmental,
Coromandel FM, GBD and J-Mac Entertainment.
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FAN Activate workshop - Thames-Coromandel
This workshop follows on from the successful, high profile launch of FutureForce Action Network (FAN) at Toyota Thames Vehicle Operations. ALL WELCOME.
DATE: Wednesday May 20, 10am to 1pm
VENUE: Wintec Thames, 414 Queen St, Thames
COST: FREE
RSVP: linda@smartwaikato.co.nz by Monday May 18
This workshop will be divided into two groups depending on your area of interest:
Group A will be working on developing a long-term workforce development strategy for the Thames-Coromandel region and will be of most interest to those concerned with economic development, regional skills development and retention, education-to-employment transitions and resolving local transport issues.
Group B will be a practical workshop using the FAN tools to develop a workplace opportunity for your business. Attendees will be working directly with training organisations to inform the development of apprenticeships, cadetships and other workplace opportunities. If you wish to attend this workshop, please include with your rsvp the industry you work in and the type of opportunity you would like to develop in your business to help us ensure the right people will be there for you to work with.
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Thank you to the organisations supporting FAN Activate:
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This year's FutureForce volume...available soon.
The Smart Waikato team has been busy compiling the latest volume of FutureForce Waikato annual careers publication.
This issue has been extremely well supported by many of our region's most high profile employers and will be brimming with real information about real careers in our region.
Look out for a copy at the Waikato Careers Expo on June 7 and 8.
Careers teachers, Sally will contact you closer to the time to arrange for you to collect your school's copies at the expo (or delivery for those not attending the expo).
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Career planning on the agenda for Waikato Diocesan students
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More than 140 year 11 students from Waikato Diocesan School for Girls concentrated on careers at their camp at Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia recently.
The students attending the half-day Smart Waikato Trust career workshop were put through their paces with career planning, networking and career research and exploration sessions.
They also had the opportunity to role play how to approach a potential employer.
Smart Waikato HR expert Linda Nelson Caie said the students were at a crucial age to be thinking about careers.
"The earlier young people start to think about their career options the better. It's important they choose the right subjects to ensure they are not narrowing the careers they will be able to pursue in the future," Linda said.
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Want your young people to make smarter career choices and connect with Waikato employers face-to-face?
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Smart Waikato delivers careers seminars and workshops via its FutureForce Career Services 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.
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FAN HR specialist
Linda Nelson Caie
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Join FutureForce™ on Facebook
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Connect with us on Facebook for more regular updates and to share your own information on youth work opportunities, scholarships, courses and more.
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Employers advertise paid and unpaid youth work opportunities (including work experience, apprenticeships, cadetships, internships and jobs) free-of-charge on the job board.
It is sent exclusively to FAN members, including career teachers, work brokers and tertiary providers throughout the Waikato, each month. If they know someone they think will be a great fit for your role, they will encourage them to apply.
Email sally@smartwaikato.co.nz to advertise a vacancy or keep an eye out for the job board reminder email.
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May opportunities:
1) KPMG (Hamilton) - trainee accountants
Description: Are you in your final year of high school or first /second year of Tertiary education and looking for a role to complement your accounting studies? We have exciting opportunities for students looking to pursue a career in accounting to join our Private Enterprise team in Hamilton
Duration: Permanent, 32-35 hours per week. This is a paid position to support yourself while studying.
Open To: This role may be for you if:
•You can show motivation for a career in accounting (you don't need any practical accounting experience)
•You have strong time management skills
•You have good communication skills
•You like plenty of variety in your work
•You’re open to trying new things
Application details: Send your CV to careers site http://www.kpmg.com/nz/en/careers
2) Supreme Sheetmetals (Hamilton) - draftsperson / programmer (paid)
Description: Basic autocad drawing and programming a CNC Laser, that may lead on to purchasing materials and scheduling programmes for the laser profile sheet/plate cutter. Experience not necessary for a person with the right attitude. Would suit someone interested in technical drawing and working at a computer.
Duration: Permanent, full time
Open To: Anyone wanting to learn cad drawing and programming, mainly need a good can-do attitude and wanting to learn in the engineering industry. No qualifications are necessary as we will train. This job has no qualification
Application details: Call Grant Baker 07-8477843 or email grant@supremesheetmetals.co.nz. Applications are open until we find the right person. Be quick.
3) Ibex Marketing (Hamilton) - telescheduler (paid)
Description: We require a motivated telemarketer to cold call and book appointments with prospects. This is a fully trained phone-based position working in a team environment. Key responsibilities include proactive prospect calling using a proven script and objection handling techniques, presenting product/service solutions, Excel data entry and calendar use.
Duration: Casual, project-to-project basis
Open To: Tertiary student studying marketing or communications or has had telemarketing experience
Application details: becky@ibexmarketing.co.nz – send cover letter and CV
4) Digipoll - casual telephone interviewers (paid)
Description: Conduct telephone interviews for well known market research company, based in Hamilton.
Suitable for: To be considered an applicant must:
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be a fluent reader and speaker of the English language
• Have a pleasant phone manner
• Be computer literate with good keyboard skills
Duration: Casual
How to apply: If you know of anyone who has the right skills or experience please download the application form from our website (www.digipoll.co.nz) and email info@digipoll.co.nz together with a current short CV.
5) Vidcom - events work experience and audio visual, lighting and audio on-the-job training
Description: Vidcom Hamilton would like to offer the opportunity to come and be a part of our fast paced exciting AV events industry. If you have an interest in audio visual technology, and would like to see if this is an industry you would like to work in, Vidcom Hamilton are happy to give you the opportunity. Prerequisites are: Basic understanding of the AV industry and equipment. Current drivers licence – Restricted or Full.
Suitable for: You must hold a current NZ drivers licence – Restricted or Full. You must be over the age of 16 years old. Have an interest or have experience in theatre, audio visual technologies, lighting and rigging. Be a hard worker who can follow direction. Some heavy lifting is required for this role. Happy to take two students at a time.
Duration: 20 hours flexible over 10 weeks, casual position etc.
How to apply: Please email your CV to nicolatims@vidcom.com
6) 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.
7) 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: Graham Boswell, Foster Construction, 2 Barnett Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton, Email grahamb@fosters.co.nz
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Until next time,
Mary, Sally and Linda
The FutureForce Team
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