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above – which is generally the
level required to move into
management and supervisor
positions; and
• Aligning training with real
jobs in industries that had a
real future for Mäori.
“This recognises that trades
training has historically been
utilised by Mäori to address skill
shortages and build resilience
within the Mäori workforce,”
says Leith.
“While in the past Mäori
trades training focused on the
traditional trades. The nature
and scope of industry and
trades training has evolved
signifi cantly and currently
embraces a substantive crosssection
of industries within the
modern economy,” he says.
According to the Industry
Training Federation there
were 23,380 Mäori in industry
training in March 2009. When
considering those Industry
Training Organisations and other
models of delivery which have
been successful in the delivery
of Industry and Trades Training
to Mäori, six factors have been
present - having programmes
that:
• are targeted specifi cally
at Mäori;
• are tailored for Mäori (with
pastoral support mechanisms
in place);
• have strong input (both
directly and indirectly) from
local Mäori communities;
• have a strong Mäori presence
within the ITO (or central body
which brings the partners
together);
• have access to multiple
funding sources; and
• have strong links with local
business and business groups.
The confi guration of these
criteria may vary from
programme to programme – but
each is present. Te Puni Kökiri is
continuing to work with industry
and training providers to explore
expanded Mäori trade training in
other industries.
Hon John Key
Hon John Key, Integrated Traffi c Solutions employee and Hon Dr Pita Sharples
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