Youth pathways
What it takes to keep things moving
Most of us rarely think about logistics until something does not arrive. Behind every product on a shelf, component on a building site or package at a front door is…
Read MoreSeeing yourself in the story
For many young people, being asked to talk about their strengths can be surprisingly difficult. It is one thing to know what you enjoy or what you might like to…
Read MoreWhat really goes into a jar of honey?
A jar of Mānuka honey might look like a simple product. But behind it sits a complex world of science, environmental knowledge, production, logistics, quality control and people who have…
Read MoreWho 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.…
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