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 Kahurangi
Employment Trust
is a Charitable Trust that was established
in 1997 with the aim to provide support and employment
opportunities to people who are at a disadvantage in
the job market.
The
original aim has been fulfilled in many ways and for
many years and it is still our main motivating principle
today. We try and achieve this aim in two ways:
- Through offering meaningful
work in a supportive team environment, in which to
develop strong work skills and work ethics that enable
people to successfully join the general work force.
- Through developing new enterprise
and initiatives that create new jobs and new avenues
for people to gain employment.
We work closely
with Work and Income and Nelson city Council, and t
he work we provide is primarily aimed at positively
contributing to the community. Current projects include:
The Richmond Re-use Shop, Tidy Town, Tree Planting and
the Re-Finery Gallery and Studio Space.
What We Do
We
assist the long-term unemployed to re-enter the workforce
by providing work designed to assist with training,
job skills and development of a work ethic.
The
Aim Of The Trust
To provide
an environment that supports people, who are disadvantaged
in the labour market, to move into quality work.
The objectives
of the Trust are
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To Provide
a supportive team environment to people who are
disadvantaged in the Labour Market to develop work
skills (through training) and wok ethic (through
meaningful work) to enable them to join the general
work force.
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To develop
working relations with the regions training providers,
schools, and support groups for people disadvantaged
in the Labour Market.
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To
develop the scheme into flexible regional initiative
that allows for the movement of resources and people
to any area of need.
Who
We Help
Those who
have barriers to get to the labour market due to unemployment,
lack of education or lack of job skills. Applicants
are generally registered long-term unemployed before
they are eligible to apply.
Needs
We Cater To
Any
medium to high need can be accommodated within our operation.
Mentoring, advocacy and supported employment is used
to develop skills. Other courses, certificates or licences
can be arranged.
Service
We Provide
Employment
planning and training using an IWTP (Independent Work
and Training program).
Special
Programs
Work planning,
projects, work experience or motivational training. We
currently operate in the Environmental, Labouring, Driving
and Horticultural industries.
How
Our Program Is Delivered
Assessment
of personal needs leads on to a job plan. The necessary
skills development can be carried out in one of our
stationary or mobile work situations, before people
chose an employment situation to try for themselves.
Funding
and Affiliation
Who
funds us: Grants, Local Bodies, and Debtors generated
from the work projects and contracts.
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