Inaugural Auckland Council Oranga Community Centre Rapuara Careers Service Day

On Thursday 29 September 2022, the Oranga Community Centre held their inaugural Rapuara Careers Service Day for the local rangatahi. Representatives from the security industry were there.

Delwyn Burke, Centre Manager, identified a gap for students that either didn’t have the academic and/or financial capacity for tertiary education and that pathways into alternative employment, such as through trades, presented an alternative opportunity.

Attracting students from One Tree Hill College, Onehunga High School and the online Te Kura – Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, the multi room community centre allowed for industry zones ensuring representatives were available to those seeking their next pathway.

Following her involvement with a successful physical security project in 2016, Delwyn contacted widely respected consultant and project manager, Andrew Thorburn, for assistance. Utilising his diverse network, Andrew quickly realised the potential of this initiative for an industry that is struggling to attract and retain people and skills.

Understanding the intended audience, and the importance of having broad representation, Andrew contacted associates within organisations, including New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), E-Tec, New Zealand Security Association (NZSA), and New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS) to participate.

With exponential opportunity in STEM, this presented a direct link into these areas without the need for tertiary qualifications. Young wahine were immersed in the opportunities of cyber and information security under the watchful eyes of NZNWS’ Tash Bettridge, Abby Zhang and Denise Carter-Bennett. Located just inside the main entrance, opposite NZ Police and E-Tec, they held a regular captive audience, which was very pleasing to see.

E-Tec was represented by trainer Brian Wilson who stated, “I love learning, and I don’t withhold information. I want to infect trainees with a bit of that passion. They will be running their own businesses someday and should believe they can explore that. They’re students now, but soon they will be our peers.”

NZSA, represented by Andrea Charlton and Napat Pawapootanon, were on hand to engage and distribute content relating to their members channels including manufacturing, personnel, physical and electrotechnology. Adjacent to the Electrical Training Company, this afforded the opportunity for the rangatahi to not only discuss what was possible, but also to get hands on with the plug and play technology.

The NZDF was one of the busiest stands throughout the day and next year will see a more engaged stand including several assets for attendees to have a more tactile experience. With a broad range of options catering to a ‘one size does not fit all’, the NZDF stand highlighted the roles we all play in protecting our borders on land, sea and in the skies.

With successful registrations for engagement and training across all the entities, we can rest assured that new apprentices will be filling vacant positions in 2023 and beyond. Being the inaugural event, it has provided insights to make 2023 even better for both students and exhibitors.

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