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Looking for entry-level staff and able to offer training?
The WECA team is next week screening keen-to-work young graduates from the NZ Defence Force's Limited Service Volunteers (LSV) as part of the Government-subsidised Mana in Mahi (Strength in Work) programme.

A group of these graduates are from Waikato and we are looking to place them in entry-level roles with WECA member businesses via our Mana in Mahi contract.


If you're looking for entry-level staff and able to offer training contact Levinia NOW to find out more: 022 372 0335 or levinia@weca.org.nz

But be quick - the best LSV graduates are placed fast!


Mana in Mahi work placements include subsidies for employer and employee, as well as 12 months follow-up pastoral support from the WECA team. See Mana in Mahi Facts below.
LSV is a voluntary 6-week bootcamp-style training course for 18-24 year olds. It gives them confidence, life skills and a willingness to learn and grow in their future workplace. Graduates are ready to work, learn and have the determination to make a positive contribution to your business. LSV is a live-in course run in partnership with New Zealand Defence Force.
Mana in Mahi Facts 
EMPLOYERS
•    Must offer at least 30 hours per week for at least 12 months at at least the adult minimum wage, plus further training opportunities.
•    Receive $9580.00 wage subsidy (paid in two lump sums) from MSD
•    Up to $2000.00 for pre-employment training and work readiness costs (including driver licensing, or any license specific to the business or industry, Site Safe, etc).

EMPLOYEES
•    Will be at least 3 months unemployed/on main benefit and 18 – 24 years of age
•    Receive assistance with transitioning to work (e.g. equipment, transport such as assistance to purchase a bike or petrol or bus fare for the first week.)
•    Work on a plan with employers to receive incentive payments (supplied by MSD) of up to $1000 on 91 days, 182 days and 365 days (total up to $3000) of continuous employment

WECA SUPPORT:
•    Finds up to 10 placement opportunities 
•    Identifies employer needs and “workplace buddy”
•    Leads screening process
•    Sets up interviews to select successful candidate(s) and briefs employer and buddy
•    Provides pastoral care for employee
•    Is a point of contact for the employer
•    Conducts regular visits
•    Collates feedback
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A word from ETCO...


The Electrical Training Company (Etco) is New Zealand’s leading training provider for the electrical industry. Since 1991 we have helped thousands of apprentices and students into rewarding and successful careers. 

Etco apprentices undertake a combination of on-the-job training, with host companies, and off-the-job training, including block courses and night classes. We employ apprentices throughout their training, placing them with host companies in placements that ensure they gain skills and experience in a variety of domestic, commercial and industrial settings.

We provide training at 35 locations country-wide. This includes our new state-of-the-art training centre in Hamilton, equipped with the most modern learning technology and systems.

Hosts pay one simple weekly charge for the hours an apprentice has worked. Etco covers all trainings costs, and supplies a start-up tool kit and PPE, all of which means Etco reduces costs, risk and stress for host companies.  Apprentices undergo a 12-day residential induction, including site safe training, before beginning placements. We cover all leave, public holidays and ACC and KiwiSaver contributions

We also take care of all assessments and provide structured HR, pastoral care and study support. Etco apprentices lead the field in national examinations and competitions. 

Our stakeholders include schools, parents, electrical companies and contractors, partners, sponsors and government. We work with schools to promote the career pathways available to high-achieving school-leavers, and with businesses to provide them with high calibre apprentices and meet their apprentice training needs. 

Through sharing information, receiving feedback and consultation, we secure the best candidates, ensure work placements are available and deliver the highest standards of training to prepare apprentices to make a positive contribution to the industry.


www.etco.co.nz

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