The South Taranaki District Council and the Ministry
of Social Development (MSD) have partnered to undertake a cadetship programme,
which has created on the job training for four local youth.
The 12- month cadetship programme, Mana Whai
Tūranga (to follow career path)
, is fully funded by MSD and is about
creating employment opportunities for youth.
“We
congratulate the Cadets on their achievements. MSD is partnering to maximise
the number of jobs for youth into the labour market. Opening opportunities for
the future workforce to learn is essential for the health of the local economy.
This partnership with South Taranaki District Council has built new
career opportunities for young people” says Gloria Campbell, Regional
Commissioner MSD.
Council CEO Waid Crockett says the cadet programme is
a great fit for the organisation.
“We’re really keen on developing, growing and creating
opportunities for young people in our community,” says Waid. “We’re getting
them into a profession and making sure they are supported by good people.”
Te Raunatanga Williams-Edwards one of the four cadets
says she is really pleased she applied for the programme.
“Mana Whai Tūranga has given us a huge opportunity,
it’s been about 7 weeks since we’ve started and we’ve all learnt so much
already,” says Te Raunatanga. “The skills we are learning will set us up for
long term employment opportunities in whatever career we wish to pursue.”
The four cadets started their roles in the aquatic
services, animal management, communications and horticultural teams on 1 July
2019.
