Girls with Hi-Vis® – attracting more women to the Infrastructure Industry 15 June 2018: Contact Energy’s Clyde Dam opened its doors yesterday for women to explore a career in the Infrastructure Industry. Forty-five women took the opportunity to tour the dam and take part in some ‘hands on activities’ in a bid to entice them to seek a new career path. …
Wellington 29 May 2018: Rewarding trade and technical careers for women are there for the taking within the infrastructure sector. The problem is women don’t always know about them. Addressing this recruitment challenge is a driving factor behind Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV), an annual initiative by Connexis, the ITO for the infrastructure sector held throughout the month of June. GWHV …
The Connexis Industry May 2018 news is out now! Check out the May issue online. IN THIS ISSUE: CEO Message Apprenticeship in Water Treatment Launched New Qualification – We Need Your Input Connexis Signs Historic Agreement with Waikato Tainui Gateway – Want Exposure to Young Industry Talent? Record Numbers Sign Up For Girls with Hi-Vis® Annual Connection 2018 Update CCNZ …
The Connexis Trainee May 2018 eNews is out now! Check out the May issue online. IN THIS ISSUE: CEO Message NZ Apprenticeship in Water Treatment Record Numbers Sign Up For Girls with Hi-Vis® Annual Connection 2018 Update Connexis Signs Historic Agreement with Waikato Tainui Excavator Competition Winner Other Stuff You Wont Want to Miss
Pictured: Allens United Drainage & Earthworks trainee Dylan Samson proudly accepts his Connexis Trainee of the Year award. Joining him on the stage are Candice Tiananga, Connexis Careers Manager and Mark Baldock, Connexis Waikato Customer Services Account Manager. Hamilton April 24 2018: Working long hours during the day and studying at night has paid off for a young Hamilton employee in …
An industry skill shortage in the energy infrastructure sector has seen one Hawke’s Bay company triple its intake of trainees. Unison Contracting Services Ltd currently has 12 new trainees working through its training programme with another six due to start next month. Previously the company has taken on six trainees in total per year. All but one of those initial …
The Connexis Company Training Awards are now open so make sure you get recognition for your company’s commitment to training and development of your people. These awards are now free to enter. There are three award categories based on company turnover: Up to $10M $10M to $100M $100M+ / Alliances Click here for the entry form, or contact Tricia Logan …
Pictured: Construction staff and Shirley Boys High School students commence the project. A new initiative between Shirley Boys High School, Isaac Construction Ltd, BG Contracting Ltd and Connexis, with the support of the CCNZ Canterbury Branch, is enabling students to experience the Civil Infrastructure Industry within the school environment. Thirty four students, school and construction staff, will work together throughout the …
Pictured: Winnie Rawiri-King, Electrician working for Singer Group Ltd. Winnie has been a great ambassador for women in the Infrastructure Industry and was the Connexis 2017 Got a Trade, Got it Made – Future Business Leader. March 8, 2017 – How do you shine a light on International Women’s Day in New Zealand? When you are Connexis, the Industry Training …
Pictured: QRS staff Mike Wilson, Stacey Pompey and Lee Pomana received Civil Trade Certification last week through Industry Training Organisation Connexis. The three men have over 8000 hours each of practical experience in a range of specialities from road and pipeline construction and maintenance, to road surfacing. THREE veteran Quality Roading and Services staff have gained Civil Trades Certification this week …
