Apprenticeship Journey - July 2022 - Great inspiration, support and advice for apprentices..

We sometimes hear apprentices say they struggle to see the purpose of the study, especially if their employer enrolled them in the training programme, rather than the staff member choosing to do the programme. You may be surprised just how the apprenticeship programme can benefit you. We’d like to share what some graduates told us in a recent graduate survey.

“It helped me gain new knowledge and skills that I could apply and utilise in my workplace.”

“Through Careerforce, it has helped me improve my skills at work and was able to understand more how my residents are, especially in the Dementia Unit. I was able to know more strategies on how to handle such residents…”

“Gave me all the tools and knowledge to feel confident doing my job as well giving me the skills I lacked.”

“Learned many new things, my work is easier and I’m more confident at my work - very happy and satisfied thank you.”

“For giving me the opportunity to explore my skills to help our community especially our elderly. For giving me knowledge how to my job in a right way and in a professional manner.”

“I got more knowledge and applied it in practice in my job in the right way, so it really benefitted me and my client.”

“For giving us the opportunity to improve and understand better our tasks and responsibilities as housekeepers.”

“Careerforce helped me with my personal esteem not only for myself but also in dealing with colleagues.”

“They helped me achieve my goal to do well at my training, work, and for my families future.”

“It’s terrific to be able to formalise my skills and gain recognition of them officially.”

Te Pūkenga was created in April 2020. It brings together Aotearoa’s Institutes of Technology, Polytechnics and Industry Training Organisations (such as Careerforce) into one national organisation that will support work-based, on-campus, and online vocational learning and training across the country. We’ll update you on any progress, but it should be business as usual for some time. We'll aim for minimal disruption, if any. Your apprenticeship, your qualification, the service you receive from us, our systems and processes and how you contact us at Careerforce are all expected to remain the same for some time.

Believe in yourself and don't overthink assignments which will then make your procrastinate.

You'll know more than you think you do. This course will help you contextualise your own experiences!

Always ask for help from your assessor if you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They really are there to help!

Take it slow, Read all the learning material before starting a module. Complete one task at a time, don't work on multiple tasks at once.

and there are plenty more words of wisdom.....

This young apprentice is the future of support work.
“She may be quiet and humble in her approach, but Kayla Dobson has a maturity that belies her age. She really is the future of support work”, says Andrea McKenzie, Service Coordinator at Pact, Dunedin.

Kayla has successfully graduated with a New Zealand Apprenticeship in Community Facilitation, with support from Careerforce. The Community Support Worker sailed through the apprenticeship programme soon after finishing her Level 3 Health and Wellbeing Certificate, says her manager.

In her role, Kayla supports a range of people with intellectual disabilities, contributing to their lives, their wellbeing and supporting their independence. “Although some days can be challenging,” says the 22-year-old, “it’s immensely satisfying and rewarding.”

“From the day that Kayla first started with us, to the Kayla we have today, there has been tremendous personal growth along the way,” adds Andrea. “Kayla is open to learning and understanding her role and her place in the team to bring out the best in the people we support.”

“She puts them first and that is exactly what we seek in a support person – people with the right attitude and Kayla absolutely has it.”

Te Puke apprentice, Israel Hapi, is helping kids turn their lives around.

Israel is a passionate advocate for young people, and he overflows with enthusiasm about the rewarding work he does, and his recent studies.

The inspirational 20 year old is employed as a Rangatahi support worker with kaupapa Māori provider Ngā Kākano. He has successfully completed the Level 4 Apprenticeship in Health and Wellbeing, with support from Careerforce, and is eager to continue studying, upskilling and becoming more qualified.