Trade Connections
WHAT IS TRADE CONNECTIONS?
Trade Connections is a service encouraging people up to the age of 25 to look at career options available for employment and training in trades and applied technology.
If you need information on trades or technology careers, contacting Trade Connections is a great place to start.
Equally if you are a trade employer struggling to get new employees into your business there are a number of ways that Trade Connections can target young people and promote your business.
WHAT ARE TRADES?
The term "trades" covers a lot more than you might imagine. In New Zealand alone we have 40 industry-training organisations that cover over 130 different recognised trade and technology qualifications.
Through completing the relevant trade qualification you could become an: aeronautical engineer, farmer, telecommunications technician, electrical line mechanic, green keeper, baker, mechanical engineer, florist, clothing manufacturer, retail manager, saw doctor, orchardist, hotel manager, road construction worker, butcher, joiner, printer, chef, tour bus operator... the list goes on.
So you see, there are plenty of options when considering a trade career. Check out the Industry Training Federation website for a more comprehensive list of trades, training organisations and possible jobs.
WHY GO INTO TRADES?
Qualified trades people are highly sought after by a variety of employers.
We live in a highly technical world where you need skills and knowledge to move forward in the employment world. Apprenticeships and other qualifications offer the opportunity to learn on the job and provide a great gateway to an interesting and rewarding career.
CONTACT US
Get in touch with Promotions Officer Ryley McGougan at Vision Manawatu and start your trade career today!
p. 06 350 1817
e. ryley@visionmanawatu.org.nzTrade Connections
Vision Manawatu
Level 3, 26 Broadway Ave
Palmerston North
