Career experts can help you to:

• Make a personalised career plan
• Gain confidence
• Find work or training.

Spaces are limited, so email to book your spot. 

Dunedin

When: Every Tuesday, 9:30am - 3pm
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 265 Princes Street, Level G John Wickliffe House, Dunedin

Face to face and online appointments are available. To book, email: connecteddunedin@msd.govt.nz

Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago

Online sessions are available in Queenstown Lakes or Central Otago. To book, please email: connectedqueenstown@msd.govt.nz

Come along to the Job seekers drop-in seminars brought to you by Connected and Workforce Central Dunedin. You can meet work brokers, careers practitioners, and two new guest exhibitors every month who are employers and training providers. Pop in and hear about some current employment and training opportunities near you.

Keep an eye on the Workforce Central Dunedin Facebook and Instagram pages to see who the guest exhibitors are each month.

When: First Wednesday of every month, 11am - 12pm
Where: Workforce Central Dunedin Skills and Jobs Hub, 168 Castle Street, Central Dunedin (where the old Warehouse Stationery and Lighting Direct used to be located, across the road from Centre City New World).

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Workforce Central Dunedin is a Job and Skills Hub aimed to create opportunities for Jobseekers and to help Employers find and train their workforce.

They have just opened their new site for their Hospital Build skills and jobs hub. Located right on site of the new hospital build at 168 Castle Street, there is no where better to explore the many opportunities that exist within the amazing development that is the new Dunedin hospital build and beyond.

Are you looking for opportunities in:

• Building and construction
• Electrical
• Engineering
• Plumbing
• Painting
• and more

If you want to learn more about the wide range of jobs, training and other opportunties, pop down and say hi to the team at 168 Castle Street, Dunedin.

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From picking, to packhouse and logistics there are lots of opportunities in Central Otago.

Many employers offer onsite accommodation options and if you need assistance to be able to take up this work you can test your eligibility for the New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme (external site). 

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You can access free instructional videos and prepare for the test day with www.drive.govt.nz(external site) (external site). The website offers interactive road code and practice tests along with many other tips and tricks to help you towards achieving your Learner, Restricted or Full Driver Licence. 

If you need help to access driving lessons then contact your closest Connected office and we can help put you in touch with services in your local area.

You can email: connecteddunedin@msd.govt.nz or connectedqueenstown@msd.govt.nz

Find a Job is for anyone looking for work – you don’t have to be on a benefit. If you find a job you’re interested in, contact Work and Income to be put in touch with the employer.  

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In addition to improved literacy, you may gain:

• NZQA credits,
• A workplace first aid certificate, and
• Budgeting skills.

The Choices Programme with Central Otago REAP is a free 34 week course.  You can start at anytime and work your way through the self-guided modules. Get in touch today for an initial interview to find out if the Choices Programme is for you.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am – 3.00pm
Where: Alexandra Community House, 14-20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra

Find out more email emma@coreap.org.nz 

At Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centre, you will have the flexibility to study online or at the Dunedin centre in a positive and encouraging environment. The short courses available include:

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Google Docs
• Cloud storage
• CV creation, and more.

You will also have access to computers and facilitators in case you need guidance.

Where: Mosgiel Community Learning Centre, 7 Hartstonge Avenue, Mosgiel

To enquire, please email: CDPFOL@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786 and ask for Kelly Clark.

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The Positive Lifestyle Programme is run by the Salvation Army in Queenstown and Alexandra. You can give a boost to your self-confidence through this free course that is delivered one-on-one and can be tailored to your needs.
The topics covered include:

• Self-Awareness
• Anger and stress
• Depression and grief
• Self-esteem
• Future directions

To find out more, email hine.marchand@salvationarmy.org.nz

Class sizes are kept small to make sure you get the help you need to succeed.

Queenstown

Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy classes are taking enrolments now.

To register your interest in any of these Queenstown based courses email - info.c10@literacy.org.nz

Dunedin

The following courses are available:

• Digital Literacy – Smart Phones
• Literacy, Language and Numeracy
• Driver Learner's Licence
• Intermediate Computing

To learn more about Dunedin courses, get in touch Phone: 477 2055, or email info.c10@literacy.org.nz

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A charitable trust, 4Trades offers comprehensive support for businesses and their apprentices.

It helps with compliance costs, payroll processing, responsibility and risk, HR and performance reviews.

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You’ll get hands-on experience with useful digital tools that you can take straight back to your work, as well as the chance to collaborate with a friendly and encouraging community of learners. 

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Skillsec are focused at helping you succeed in life through education, training, and employment. They can help you to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to pursue a career or go on to further training through the course offerings ranging from:

• Building and Construction and Allied Trade Skills
• Intro to Automotive and Mechanical
• Intro to Agriculture & Horticulture Vocational Pathway
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, and more.

 Enrolments are open any time throughout the year.

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Inland Revenue (IR) offers three practical sessions:

• Starting a business? Introduction to Business offers information on the different ways to structure your business, expenses you can claim, and how income tax and provisional tax works.
• Are you registered for GST or thinking of registering for GST? GST is to help you learn who needs to register for GST, what GST is charged on, what information must be recorded and how to send this to them, and ceasing your GST registration.
• Are you employing? The Employers session covers who needs to register as an employer, and what information must be recorded and how to send it to IR.

With a choice of format, don't miss out and register today!

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Start Up Queenstown is offering a Kick Start programme with 10 course modules taht can help you build on your business dream.

The 6-week programme is delivered online and focuses on how to:

• Build your business model
• Develop a unique value proposition
• Reach your customers
• Develop revenue streams
• Build out your idea
• Deal with legal and accounting matters
• Launch your business.

Once you have completed the course, book a free call with the Start Up Queenstown business mentors.

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Whether you’re a start-up, an established operation or a self-employed worker, you can get support from Enterprise Dunedin’s Business Clinic.

The confidential one-to-one clinic offers:

• advice on council and government regulations
• liaison with relevant council departments
• guidance for start-ups
• referrals to other business support agencies, mentors and assistance
• information about government-funded schemes.

Bookings are essential for the business clinic, which is available on weekdays.

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