Ahikā, Education, Training & Employment

22/10/2024

Ahikā Education, Training & Employment.

Whakamana Ranagatahi Programme

Are you a young Māori or Pasifika aged 16–24-year-old individual ready to unlock your potential?
Join our Whakamana Rangatahi Programme, starting Thursday, 24th October 2024!
This part-time, 12-week course is designed to seamlessly guide your path to meaningful employment, training or education.
What We Offer:
Tailored Mentorship: Connect with experienced mentors who will support you every step of the way.
Workshops: Engage in hands-on workshops covering essential skills:

o Initial Assessment
o CV & Cover Letter Writing
o Interview Coaching
o ASB Financial Wellbeing
o Job Searching, Training & Education
o Te Ao Māori
o Sustainable Kai
o Placement Opportunities

Ongoing Support: Enjoy up to 3 months of continuous support after the course to help you succeed.
Fully Funded: This course is completely free, with the aim of leading you to employment or further training and education.
We will be holding an open morning at the Aranui Library on Thursday 24th of October from 10am to 1pm, at 10:30am we will be doing a small presentation about the programme, the commitments required and gather some personal information about yourself.

Where: Aranui Library.
Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM (Presentation at 10:30AM).
Address: 109 Aldershot Street, Aranui, Christchurch 8061.
For info or to attend please call 0800 347 373.

09/10/2024

Ahikā

Whakamana Ranagatahi Programme

Are you a young Māori or Pasifika aged 16–24-year-old individual ready to unlock your potential?
Join our Whakamana Rangatahi Programme, starting Thursday, 24th October 2024!

This part-time, 12-week course is designed to seamlessly guide your path to meaningful employment, training or education.

What We Offer:
Tailored Mentorship: Connect with experienced mentors who will support you every step of the way.

Workshops: Engage in hands-on workshops covering essential skills:
o Initial Assessment
o CV & Cover Letter Writing
o Interview Coaching
o ASB Financial Wellbeing
o Job Searching, Training & Education
o Te Ao Māori
o Sustainable Kai
o Placement Opportunities

Ongoing Support: Enjoy up to 3 months of continuous support after the course to help you succeed.

Fully Funded: This course is completely free, with the aim of leading you to employment or further training and education.

Limited Spaces: We are accepting applications for our first intake of 10 participants.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience!

How to Apply: Call us on 0800 347 373.

Take the first step towards a brighter future. Apply now and become part of a new generation of leaders connected to your cultural heritage and community!

18/09/2024

16/09/2024

Tēnā Koutou katoa,

I’m Whitney Bennett the Director and Founder of Ahikā Education, Training and Employment, and Fire Recruitment.

As a young adult I started in Employment Services, which over the past 19 years has provided opportunities across New Zealand and Australia, from Corporate to Trade and everything in between.

Ahikā was formed after noticing the need to address the guidance gap for youth (16-24) that are leaving school with no Education, Employment or Training.

Many young people face a challenging transition from education to the workforce, often lacking the guidance, support, skills and resources required to do so successfully.

The journey to finding mana-enhancing career opportunities can be daunting without proper resources or not knowing where to start.
It's crucial for young people to have access to resources and mentorship that can help them explore their options, build essential hard and soft skills, and connect with opportunities that align with their passions and goals.

That’s where we come in!

Ahikā Education, Training and Employment are committed to bridging this gap and providing the support needed for a smoother transition with our Whakamana Rangatahi Programme, through mentorship programs, career workshops, financial literacy, confidence building, or one-on-one coaching, we believe every young person deserves to be equipped with the tools and guidance to navigate their career or further education path confidently.

If you’re between 16 and 24 years of age searching for your next step, let’s work together to create pathways to success- reach out to us for support.

If you’re involved in a business that would like to collaborate with us to support our Rangatahi into opportunities, whether that be in Education, Training and/or Employment then reach out to us to discuss how you can get involved in programs that make a difference.

Together, we can turn uncertainty into opportunity and help our youth build a bright and promising future.