We recognise that learning begins at home. That’s why we partner with you and your whānau from the start. We talk you through what to expect from training, keeping everyone informed, and ensuring a whakapapa-inspired approach that values your identity and legacy.
Trades offer meaningful, hands-on work that builds financial independence and future security. Whether you're training in electrical, plumbing, scaffolding, or other fields, these are skills that support both you and your whānau into the future.
We meet with you regularly, offering advice and encouragement throughout your journey. Whether it's help with literacy, numeracy, money management, or building the right mindset, we provide the tools to help you stand strong as yourself and lead in your craft.
EarnLearn provides free, specialised learning & wellbeing support services to Māori apprentices and employers during their apprenticeship.
EarnLearn provides free, specialised learning & wellbeing support services to Māori apprentices and employers during their apprenticeship.
The first step of the process is to find an employer. If you’re already working in Plumbing, Electrical or Scaffolding industries, you can approach your employer
There are two main components to your training as an apprentice: On-job training and off-job training.
During a normal working day an apprentice will learn the skills and knowledge only a qualified tradie can teach. The two forms of learning are designed to be done side-by-side, so learners complete their apprenticeships in around three to four years, sometimes faster.
When you enrol, you’ll be assigned an EarnLearn account manager to support you throughout your training.
Choose your preferred on-campus provider for off-job theory training, then log in to the online platform to start your on-job learning. You’ll also receive an information pack with everything you need.
Our nationwide team of dedicated EarnLearn Account Managers (AM) are your ‘go-to’ for all things related to your or your apprentice’s training. They help coordinate off-job and on-job learning, and can provide support from enrolment through to completion.
We check in on our apprentices every 8 weeks throughout their training to ensure they are supported in all ways.
If you have any questions, give them a call.
Our nationwide team of dedicated EarnLearn Account Managers (AM) are your ‘go-to’ for all things related to your or your apprentice’s training. They help coordinate off-job and on-job learning, and can provide support from enrolment through to completion.
We check in on our apprentices every 8 weeks throughout their training to ensure they are supported in all ways.
If you have any questions, give them a call.
Get in touch with us here. Our contact centre team is available on:
If you’re overseas, please phone +64 09 9051748
0800 327 648 (0800 EARN IT)
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
If you’re overseas, please phone +64 09 9051748
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