June 12, 2025 0 The modern apprenticeship model shatters outdated perceptions that limited such programs to entry-level, lower-paying positions in manual labour industries. Today’s apprenticeships span diverse sectors including IT, healthcare, engineering and accounting, offering specialised expertise and pathways to leadership roles. A recent report from the US is a long (52 page) read but parallels needs in New Zealand and offers sound advice on what is needed to meet contemporary workforce needs.
June 12, 2025 0 According to Science Adviser President Donald Trump’s administration is shuttering a network of centres funded by the National Institutes of Health that aims to prevent future pandemics. The research is “unsafe,” NIH has concluded.