| 57 Buckley Systems Ltd Buckley Systems currently employs an average of twenty-five apprentices or pre-apprentices in training. MANUFACTURING Dion says this progression demonstrates the long-term benefits of investing in apprenticeships, both for the individuals and the company. He says the relationships between Hanga-Aro-Rau and Te Pūkenga New Zealand “If the government wishes to hit these numbers in the future, they need to support the total apprenticeship, not just the initial years.” Institute of Skills and Technology, a national network for all the country’s 25 polytechnics and industry training organisations, has enabled the development of micro-credentials. These shorter, focused qualifications allow for more flexible and responsive training, addressing specific industry needs more quickly. As New Zealand faces the challenge of transitioning to a more sustainable and , technologically advanced economy, Dion says the skills developed through these apprenticeship programmes are becoming increasingly valuable.
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