What is the Government's plan, if any, to improve pathway from its Building and Construction Trades Academy placements into actual construction apprenticeships and jobs?

Answer

Industry Skills Boards have been put in place to ensure that the skill standards being taught at trade academy level are aligned with industry and can staircase into higher level in-work qualification delivery like apprentices. Industry setting standards, shaping qualifications and endorsing programmes, ensures that vocational training stays aligned with employer expectations and workforce needs. Giving firms confidence that the system will delivers the skilled workforce New Zealand needs.