Page Text: Become an apprentice or trainee
You’ll learn on-the-job, get paid and get qualified as you go.
There are lots of programmes that are free right now. Find out more about the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund and check out the list of eligible programmes and qualifications . Then go to our programme search and find a provider to get you started.
Learn while you work
If you want to get ahead in your job, you can earn qualifications as part of your day-to-day work.
Check out programmes in your industry with our programme search or talk to your industry ITO about what’s available. Don’t forget to ask your employer if they’ll support you on your learning journey with time to study, providing you new challenges to test what you’ve learned, or with financial matching.
Fit your learning around your life
Learn from anywhere using online or posted course work, with distance learning programmes.
Check out our programme search ; you can filter for programmes where you can learn by distance, in your own time. Our providers are happy to answer your questions and get you on the right track.
Learn on campus
You could choose to learn alongside other people in purpose-built facilities on campus.
If you like the idea of more traditional learning, but also want a hands-on experience, our campus-based programmes may be right for you. Check out our programme search to find programmes near you or experience another part of Āotearoa – we have campuses all over New Zealand.
Get the skills employers are looking for
Businesses in Āotearoa need skilled people, so with the right qualifications and skills, you could walk into a great job.
Hear from learners like you
What is it like to get ahead using vocational learning? Some learners share their experiences.
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