by Tiana West | Apr 16, 2025 | SPAN Tales
Her Spark was Always There – SPAN Helped it Shine Emily’s journey with Smart Waikato’s SPAN Bridging the Gap programme began when her dad referred her, hoping it would be what she needed to regain her spark. At the time, Emily was withdrawn, and anxious – a...
by Tiana West | Apr 16, 2025 | SPAN Tales
A Love for Gaming to Career as a Junior Technician For many, landing a dream job seems like a distant goal, but for Kodi, a young man from Hamilton, it became a reality sooner expected. Kodi, a quiet, enthusiastic gamer with a great attitude was struggling to find his...
by Tiana West | Apr 14, 2025 | SPAN Tales
Behind the Smile: Tui’s Journey to Career Confidence Tui is a friendly, determined young woman who grew up in full immersion Te Reo Māori. She was long-term unemployed and, despite her grit, she found it challenging to secure the employment success she was...
