Work Experience Programme

The programme is designed to provide a real-life experience for students to give them a first-hand understanding of the opportunities that exist within a variety of industrial organisations in their home town.

Students from Tarawera High School are matched with ISK's industry partners and mentors through ‘application/interview/selection’ procedures that replicate the processes that they will encounter in their working lives.   They will be expected to work within the same workplace environment as staff and will be evaluated on their attitude, motivation, timekeeping, behaviour, interest in the industry, ability to learn and willingness to take on duties and/or responsibilities.

At the successful conclusion of their tenure with an organisation they are presented with Certificate of Achievement and a work and character reference.   Some placements will attract relevant NZCA credits.

This programme commenced in 2014 and is adapted and refined each year.

Workforce Development

Realising Kawerau’s potential through increased community wellbeing is a fundamental component of ISK’s philosophy.

The resilience, sustainability, growth and diversity of Kawerau’s industry base, an increasing workforce, and a rise in the average household incomes within the District are important contributors to the welfare of the general community.

Developing a skilled and capable workforce is central to an efficient business and the stability of the economic environment. ISK members recognise the importance of balancing commercial aspiration with a belief in the greater good and social values, and are taking a positive leadership role in the development of programmes that enable the full participation of the community in the workforce.

Kawerau Pathways to Work is the results of a study undertaken in 2017 which collates available information with respect to the aniticpated workforce demands in Kawerau from 2018 through to 2022, examines workforce supply and identifies the skill and availability gaps which need to be addressed. 

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