General News
Civic Precinct Masterplan – The Tauranga CBD redevelopment project
The announcement from Tauranga City Council for a planned redevelopment of the Civic Precinct is extremely positive for the city. This new project will see the city centre transformed into a modern,…
Read MoreAra Rau – Pathways to Work: 2021 Reflections
What a year! 2021 saw Ara Rau grow in confidence and understanding of how to best service the Tauranga Moana community, connect multiple stakeholders across the region’s labour market, and…
Read MoreA life less ordinary
This week, Priority One will be hosting a very special guest in the office; Vashti de Koster (Vee) of the Royal New Zealand Navy (New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)). Having…
Read MorePassion and persistence drives a not-so-typical apprenticeship opportunity
Daniel Wallace, owner operator of Electrify NZ in Mount Maunganui, has had several roles over the years, including that of a high school teacher for 17 years across NZ, Asia…
Read MoreMeet the WBOP Global Ambassadors
The Global Ambassadors Project engages and empowers youth from diverse backgrounds to become local role models for diversity, cooperation, and global citizenship. The year-long pilot programme launched in October 2021,…
Read MoreFuture-proofed: Connecting youth and employers
The labour shortage in the WBOP is an ongoing issue for many businesses and organisations. In addition, we know there is often a disconnect between the expectations of young people entering the…
Read MoreThe future of our young Māori
Rangatahi Māori (Māori Youth) in the Bay of Plenty region make up approximately 44% of all the young people. By 2030, Māori and Pacifica are estimated to make up 30%…
Read MorePrincipals learn by doing with local pathway providers
This year’s Instep Principals’ Day Out focused on ‘hands on’ learning pathways offered by some of our local tertiary providers, with an emphasis on direct progression from education to employment opportunities. The…
Read MorePositive partnerships for lasting relationships
Tauranga-based Super Yacht Coatings has actively recruited young people for the past three years. Having developed relationships with school principals and through attending events held by Priority One, it has…
Read MoreOverwhelming support at Katikati’s A Higher Perspective Careers Expo
Despite level two restrictions and time restraints that we had surrounding the event, community support at Katikati’s A Higher Perspective Careers Expo was overwhelming. Hundreds attended throughout the day from all around the…
Read MoreImpressive turnout for Ara Rau’s GIB Industry Open Day
On Tuesday 9th November, Ara Rau held its second Industry Open Day, in partnership with the Solomon Group and Winstone Wallboards, the manufacturers of GIB. There was a massive turnout;…
Read MorePriority One’s Summer Open Lab kicks off this week
This year will mark half a decade for Priority One’s Summer Open Lab (SOL) programme. Designed to support businesses who are hosting summer students, the programme offers weekly workshops around…
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