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Learning 4 Earning (Youth Guarantee)


Time to make your move?

Youth Guarantee is a FREE government initiative to support more young people to achieve NCEA Levels 1 & 2 and to transition young people into further training at polytechnics and workplaces.

Are you aged 16 to 17 and want to train for employment or further study? (or 15 with a school exemption) Do you want to have fun while you learn?

“Learning 4 Earning (Employment Skills & NCEA)” is for you!

This free programme is focused on moving forward towards your career and qualification goals while having some fun in a less formal learning environment.

What will I be learning and doing?

When you first join the programme, we will discuss your learning needs and seek to understand exactly what you need to gain from the programme. You will engage in a mixture of whole-class activities, individual and group work, and work experience.

What qualifications will I gain?

You will have the opportunity to gain credits leading to nationally recognised qualifications, including:
  • NCEA (Level 1 or 2 – depending on where you are already at)
  • National Certificate in Employment Skills
  • National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)
  • National Certificate in Business Administration & Computing (Levels 2)
  • National Certificate in Mathematics (Level 1)
We will also assist you to achieve both your Learners and Restricted Drivers Licence. (Free lessons, but you will need to pay for your actual licence fees.)
Your key goals will be completion of the National Certificate in Employment Skills, and an outcome of moving on to higher level training, or entering the workforce.

When does it start?

30 January 2012 is the start date, with graduation on 13 December 2012. (Normal “school” holidays apply)

Hokitika Students – Please note that we offer a free pick-up service to bring you to our course in Greymouth (and home again!)

How do I apply or get more information?

Give us a call, ask us a question,  or drop in to arrange an interview. You can also download the Youth Guarantee (Employment Skills and NCEA) brochure on the right.

Note: Applications will be considered through until 26 January 2011 or while places remain.