MTFJ – supporting youth into apprenticeships
Rangatahi, Kane Parker (18) of Ngati Waewae, began working at Will Pilcher Electrical Ltd in Hokitika this year. Kane is undertaking the first year of his electrical apprenticeship and so far has learned about the delivery of electrical services within commercial business. Now within his role at the newly established Will Pilcher Electrical Ltd Kane is learning about domestic electrical installations including renovations, new builds, home automation and heat pumps. He will also have the opportunity to work towards becoming a certified solar electricity installer which will ensure he thrives as this small business grows.
To date the Westland Mayors Taskforce for Jobs has supported Kane with a tool allowance and is supporting Kane with upskilling and travel to Block Courses as part of his Skills studies. The support offered by Mayors Taskforce for Jobs allows Kane’s boss’, Will and Taylor, to grow their business and support Kane without having to worry about the additional overheads associated with employing new staff.
Will says, “Kane is a pleasure to work with and a keen apprentice willing to tackle all tasks offered to him by senior staff. The Westland Mayors Taskforce has provided our new small business with funding support alleviating some of the costs associated with taking on a new apprentice. The added bonus of this program is the wrap-around support offered by the Co-ordinator Charlotte if we need it. We are looking forward to being a part of Kane’s journey, watching him grow with the company and becoming a talented tradesman within the world of electrical work“.
Image and text – supplied by MTFJ
