Women bring valuable skills, creativity, and problem-solving to the trades. With only a small percentage of women currently represented, there’s huge potential to grow diversity and challenge stereotypes in industries traditionally dominated by men.
Trades offer secure, well-paid, and rewarding careers. From plumbing to electrical, EarnLearn provides women in trades with a pathway that leads to financial independence, hands-on work, and long-term stability.
Through events, ambassadors, and industry partnerships and our supportive network of Account Managers, EarnLearn aims to build communities where women can connect, share stories, and succeed. These networks empower more women to thrive and inspire the next generation.
We host get-togethers where women from different trades can connect, share experiences, and build supportive networks.
Our ambassadors visit schools and speak at events, inspiring young women by sharing their personal journeys in the trades.
We partner with ITOs and industry groups to promote women in trades, celebrate success stories, and create opportunities across the sector.
Plumbers love working with their hands, solving problems, and putting things together. If this sounds like a great way to spend your working day, you could have a bright future in the trades.
Electricians enjoy working with technology, solving practical problems, and keeping the world running safely. If this sounds like a great way to spend your working day, you could have a bright future as an electrician.
Scaffolders enjoy working in teams, solving problems, and building complex structures. If this sounds like a great way to spend your working day, you could have a bright future as a scaffolder.
In a corporate environment, someone with training in adult education will be able to educate fellow staff in a range of skills. These vary from induction and technical processes to personal development like leadership, administration, and business practices.
Successful businesses have one thing in common and that’s great leaders. If your business has good managers that are trained to build effective teams and manage processes well, then your business will have the capacity to thrive and grow
No matter what business you’re in, each customer touchpoint is your most important. Whether they’re getting in touch for the first time or are an established customer with a question or concern, every interaction has the potential to please or provoke. That’s why skilled and knowledgeable contact or service centre staff are vital.
Concerts, bars, festivals and sports events all rely on a skilled team of security professionals to keep everyone safe and enjoying themselves. A fast-paced role in exciting and varied settings await youin a career in security.
The qualification is designed for those that are either preparing to, or currently carrying out frontline regulatory compliance work. It is also relevant to those supporting others to carry out these tasks. This covers frontline officers, administrative support staff, technical advisers, and legal, policy, or communications advisers.
Te Pūkenga offers professional development to help you or your team members meet regulatory competency requirements to become a recognised financial adviser with New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority. This qualifies you to work within the associated specialisations such as Banking, Investment, Insurance, Personal Lending and Residential Property Lending.
Measurement: Precisely capturing physical parameters like temperature, pressure, flow rate, and chemical composition. This involves utilising sensors and transducers that convert physical quantities into electrical signals.
Behind every successful project is a skilled project manager. They bring structure, clarity, and momentum – ensuring teams stay focused, timelines are met, and goals are achieved. From managing risks to optimising resources, project managers are essential for delivering quality outcomes on time and on budget.
Part of your apprenticeship with EarnLearn includes booking specialist courses through external training providers. This course cost is covered by EarnLearn if it is booked within the first three months after you sign up to the 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.
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