Promote training and development
Action 5: Promote training and development of skills needed in our region
Increase digital technology learning and enrolment in STEM subjects at school:
- Make information available about the value and opportunities of these skills in our region
- Identify successful programmes which could be extended or introduced regionally, such as Te Pūhoro and Hutt Science
Focus area: Skills development
Timeframe: Year-2-3
Use sector groups, youth caucus, relationships with Iwi and existing research to build a more detailed regional picture of the skills needed our region now and in the future:
- Work with sector groups to identify specific skills requirements for priority sectors
- Partner with Iwi to identify priorities for skills development
- Research skills needed for climate change and land use change
Focus area: Skills development
Timeframe: Year-2-3
Explore ways to promote opportunities to upskill, reskill or retrain
Focus area: Skills development
Timeframe: Year-2-3
Explore ways to make training, upskilling and reskilling opportunities more widely known among Pacific communities
Focus area: Skills development
Timeframe: Year-2-3
Encourage educators and organisations that serve our young people to help educate young workers about their employment rights and obligations
Focus area: Supporting young people
Timeframe: Year 1-3