Simon Peeti and Mau Pakai completed the Fast Track pilot Programme earlier this year. They share their experiences, highlighting the impact it has had on them, and the opportunities it has provided for their career pathways.

A group of motivated young rangatahi recently completed the first half of the Port Employment Precinct’s (PEP) Pre-Trade Programme, visiting Q-West Boat Builders and observing their team in action first-hand.

“If a business ‘poaches’ the intern from us, then that’s great - it’s a success story.”- Sally Ross

A long-time Whanganui local, Rose Stokes is focused on achieving the outcomes of the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs project (MTFJ).

“It’s about youth being work-ready, and industry being youth-ready.” - Ron Armstrong

“We are the career hub. We’re a bridge to employment - that’s what we do.” - Sally Ross

Te Pūwaha, Whanganui’s port revitalisation project, was awarded the top prize in the Best Practice Collaboration category at the Economic Development NZ Awards.

“We want Whanganui people to be a highly trained population - that’s the end game.” - Kristine Dickson

“We need to broaden our kid’s horizons to the employment opportunities that are out there.” - Angela Beagley

The Whanganui District Employment Training Trust (WDETT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Port Employment Precinct Business Activator, Seletar Taputoro.