Four Whanganui families will soon get the keys to new homes in Harper Street and Puriri Street that were built for them by Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) students preparing for jobs in the construction industry. read more

As affordable, warm homes are built in Lower Hutt, so too are career pathways with an impressive 45 apprentices currently working on Urban Plus housing projects. read more

Wellington Trades Academy (WTA) hospitality ākonga (students) at Whitireia and WelTec have taken gold and silver medals at this year’s regional competition as part of the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge (NSSCC). read more

Thinking about getting into a trade? In New Zealand, you could start with a Level 3 pre-trade programme or jump straight into an apprenticeship. Or, you could try your hand at range of different trades with a foundation programme. There are pros to… read more