SPAN Boost
Bridging the gap
For Employers
SPAN – Bridging the Gap,
Driver Licensing –
Career Hauora – Jobs & Training
Do you know a young person who’s checked out of school but still wants a bright future? We have an opportunity for rangatahi aged approximately 16 – 24, living in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, who are ready to prepare for work but are disengaged from school.
The SPAN programme is an opportunity for rangatahi to be fully supported into sustainable, meaningful work and training, with a bright future ahead for them and their whānau.
Smart Waikato and Blue Light are collaborating to deliver this year-long programme to eighty 16-18 year olds over a two-year period in Kirikiriroa. This is an individualised holistic service incorporating driver training, in-depth careers consulting, career hauora resources, work readiness skills, and transitions support leading to meaningful work and/or further training. The tailor-made programme bridges access to the professional services the individual needs and accompanies them on their journey, to ensure they are supported into sustainable pathways.
SPAN – Bridging the Gap, is funded under MSD’s He Poutama Rangatahi initiative. This collaboration brings each party’s complementary strengths together for the benefit of rangatahi; Blue Light – experts in Driver Training and Licensing, Cultural Identity, Life Skills and Pastoral Care; and Smart Waikato experts in Work Readiness, Careers and Employment Pathways, Career Resources, Employer Support, Professional Development, Project Management & Reporting, Research & Evaluation.
Any employers interested in getting involved, please contact [email protected]
SPAN Boost
SPAN Boost is a community coaching programme for rangatahi aged 18-24 years old, supporting them into full time mahi. The programme includes 1:1 coaching, individualised plans, Career Hauora and pastoral care.
*Eligibility criteria applies.
Contact Kiri Jones for more information.
[email protected]
021 029 36842
Calling all good employers from
Hamilton and Surrounds
We work with a range of people aged from late teens into their 20s who need a break to enter or reenter the workforce.
Please utilise our free service if you have:
- Work experience opportunities
- Part-time roles
- Vacancies of 30+ hours per week
- Entry-level roles open now, or in the next few months
- A youth-friendly workplace
Your new Team Member will come with three months’ pastoral support from our dedicated team and you may be eligible to receive wage subsidies, which we can help arrange. Your usual recruitment processes will apply.
