In this Trainee eNews: Spotlight on Distribution Trainee of the Year Luke Thornley, Annual Connection Competitions

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Welcome to the December Trainee eNews

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Connexis CEO David Worsnop: Get to where you want to be in 2017!
By making the decision to gain an industry qualification, you have already taken an important step towards your own professional development. With the New Year fast approaching, now is the ideal time to revisit your training goals so that you get where you want to be in 2017. Connexis is here to help you keep up the momentum and ensure you are successful. Read more ...

More Certified Civil Tradespeople announced
Congratulations to New Zealand's newest Certified Civil Tradespeople, hailing from Marlborough, Canterbury and the Bay of Plenty.
Pictured: Troy Ward, Lance Cropper, Che Gallagher and Anton Walcott of Christchurch. Read the full story ...

Pathogens: A Connexis first in online learning
Utilities Maintenance trainees will become the first to complete an online course in pathogens, as part of an initiative between Connexis and the Open Polytechnic's e-learning arm, i-Qualify.
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Annual Connection 2016:
Competitions highlight improved workmanship

Good news from the 2016 Annual Connection Line Mechanic and Cable Jointer competitions: judges noted a marked improvement in workmanship across the board on previous years.
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A chat with Josh Hutton of Fulton Hogan
When Josh Hutton signed up for the Nelson/Marlborough Top of the South Trades Academy he wasn’t sure what to expect. Within a few short months he achieved an industry-recognised qualification, and landed himself a role with Fulton Hogan.
Read Josh's story here

Spotlight on Luke Thornley:
Distribution Trainee of the Year
In a previous life, Luke was an IT worker at Alpine Energy. Two years ago, he made the decision to become a ‘liney’ and his new career hasn’t disappointed ….
Read Luke's story here

Southland water graduates honoured
Water industry stars were out in force at the Southland Trade Qualification Recognition Dinner held in Invercargill recently. You can check out all the photos of Connexis graduates at the event on our Facebook page.