Education
Who gets to see the future?
Young people do not all begin with the same view of the future. Some grow up around adults who can explain how industries work, introduce them to useful people, help…
Read MoreThe first lesson was not about law
Before anyone talked about courtrooms, university papers or career pathways, there was a simpler idea sitting in the room. Be a good person. It is not the kind of advice…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders bring youth voice into regional investment conversation
Instep Young Leaders had the opportunity to be part of the Tauranga Moana Investment Summit, a major regional event focused on investment, growth, infrastructure, impact and the future of the…
Read MoreThe gap no one talks about: when entry-level no longer means ready
There is a quiet shift happening in the way employers are thinking about hiring rangatahi. It is not being driven by policy or headlines. It is coming from the ground.…
Read MoreMarshmallows, marae and making connections: inside our Instep noho
By Instep Young Leader Indy Rhodes Last week the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum had a noho at Paparoa Marae, and it turned out to be a pretty awesome way to…
Read MoreBuilding a globally connected region through international students
Each year, the Bay of Plenty strengthens its global connections by welcoming hundreds of students from around the world. Premila D’Mello, Chairperson of Education Tauranga, tells us how their presence…
Read MoreLocal International Education Expert recognised for outstanding leadership
Toi Ohomai‘s International Services Manager, Ada Chen, has been recognised by her peers at ISANA: The International Education Association of NZ, for her outstanding contribution to leadership in the sector. …
Read MoreExpectation vs Reality
Why it’s okay to hit pause Source: Samantha Bainbridge, previous Instep Young Leader Thinking back to the lead up into my final year of college, I knew exactly where I…
Read MoreBCD Group’s internship programme: A cornerstone of its recruitment strategy
BCD Group’s internship programme is a cornerstone of its annual strategic recruitment plan. Despite the challenges faced by the industry this year, BCD’s commitment to its intern programme has stayed…
Read MoreEmpowering youth and shaping the future: Instep Young Leaders Business Breakfast with Council Leaders.
The Instep Young Leaders had their third business breakfast, hosted at the Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) in collaboration with Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City…
Read MoreSTEMFest 2022
STEMFest 2022 took over Tauranga’s CBD Sunday October 2nd as Aotearoa’s largest STEM street festival was held with rockets, robots and sharks along with 50+ organisations from across the country. There…
Read MoreMassive funding boost for Waikato research
From incorporating mātauranga Māori into marine restoration to Xeno Nucleic Acids that could have impacts on cancer research and rock weathering for carbon capture, University of Waikato projects funded in…
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