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Casey Mead Hero

“You’re getting paid to study - you don’t have a massive student loan!”

Casey Mead, Got a Trade 2017 Hero, Apprentice Automotive Technician

“I knew I needed a trade. Something I could be proud of.”

Rikki Dewes, Got A Trade 2017 Hero, Interior Systems Apprentice

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“We work alongside that young person to look at opportunities for them to build a positive future. It’s a one-to-one partnership and it’s about their needs first.”

McKenzie Tuala-Pine, Got A Trade 2017 Hero , Youth Worker

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“My careers counsellor told me to figure out what drives me and what I enjoy doing"

Winnie Rawiri-King, Got a Trade 2017 Hero, Electrical Service Technician

“Orcharding is a very challenging but rewarding career.”

Aaron Finlay, Got a Trade 2017 Hero, Senior Leading Hand

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“Tourism has stolen my attention.”

Sarah Collins, Got a Trade 2017 Hero, Senior Guide - Hobbiton Movie Set Tours

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Anyone can go get a degree, but being employable is a different thing!

Tori Colonna, Got a Trade 2017 Hero, Electrician

"There is nothing holding you back!"

Ben Norton, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Fitting and Machining Engineer

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My proudest moment was telling my parents I was going to be a carpentry apprentice and getting their support and approval.

Anna Clearwater, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Carpentry Apprentice

“Earning money while you learn a job really helps to take some of the stress away and lets you enjoy yourself in your weekends. It’s also a really nice feeling, knowing that I don’t have a huge student loan hanging over my head.”

Stacey Walker, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Laboratory Technician

Christina Taefu Hero

Talk to some government organisations and NGOs. There are many different avenues [you] can go down to get some placement and work experience before you start.

Christina Taefu, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker

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“The people who are in this industry make it all worth it."

Tamara Johnson, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Chef

“Choose a workplace that encourages you to always do your best and holds you accountable. Make sure you always think outside the square and never, ever give up.”

Leah Reuben, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Hairdresser

Julius - NZ Automotive Technician Training

You can get somewhere with trades!

Julius Bloem, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Automotive Technician

Anyone can go get a degree, but being employable is a different thing!

Tori Colonna, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Electrician

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You have to just grab opportunities as they come along

Joseph Andrews, Got a Trade 2016 Hero, Joinery Apprentice

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