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SSEP Launches in the Capital

SSEP Launches in the Capital

SSEP Launches in the Capital!Smart Waikato’s Secondary School Employer Partnerships (SSEP) is transforming classrooms today and shaping tomorrow’s workforce, from Waikato to Canterbury, and now in Wellington. This transformation is being driven by passionate advocates...

Kodi’s SPAN Tale

Kodi’s SPAN Tale

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 was struggling to find his way after leaving school. He spent most his time gaming at home and didn’t know what his next step would be – thats when he was referred to the SPAN Bridging the Gap programme…

Tui’s SPAN Tale

Tui’s SPAN Tale

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 aiming for – until Smart Waikato’s SPAN Boost stepped in…