  2002 Annual Report of the EMPLOYMENT CATALYST FUND  Download PDF (1MB)
"Hand in Hand with Inspirational New Zealanders" — The Tindall Foundation Annual Report (Nov 2001) Download PDF (1MB)
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The Employment Catalyst is project funding from the Tindall Foundation for Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Projects which support the Taskforce Youth Goal "that no young person under 25 years will be out of work or training in our communities."
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs/Employment Catalyst Committee are: Governance
Management
Jan Francis will be the initial contact for all proposals.
Employment Catalyst
In 2001 the Hamilton Business Development Centre, a charitable trust, launched Bank-able NZ - a package which provides the collateral necessary for start up businesses to gain access to commercial lending. A contracted Business Facilitator provides management advice as well as on going support and guidance. This concept is now being expanded to support five entrepreneurial youth and who have already approached several banks without success and who have been disadvantaged in the labour market. The project is partnered with Work and Income, Hamilton City Council and the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs. The five young people will be helped with the preparation of a business plan to be presented to the Bank-able NZ panel of independent business leaders and will be mentored and coached as their business develops. The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs has approved funding of $50,000. Contact:
- Tools for Schools Mentoring Project. Research in the Manawatu region shows considerable skill gaps in trade and applied technology fields and that support and encouragement of students both within and into these fields is necessary. The project will undertake two parallel sets of activity: Creation of a Mentoring Programme and related promotional activities to educate school leavers about careers in applied technology and trades. Recognition and annual awards - including a 'hands on' exhibition The programme will present an integrated approach from ITO's, involve employers, focus on employment and training in areas of known skill gaps, create integrated marketing materials, and create a positive image for Trade and Applied Technology fields. The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs has approved funding of $45,000.
This project, still in development, aims to implement programs which fully
educate school students as well as teachers and parents about the role
that horticulture plays in nature and society - particularly in the Central
Otago region. Senior students with an interest in a horticultural career
will receive encouragement, support and mentoring.
The project has been designed by the Central Employment Trust with
the full support of the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Trustees are the mayors of Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago together with
the chairman of Summerfruit New Zealand and the Otago director of the Fruit
Federation of New Zealand. The project has the support of the Mayors
Taskforce for Jobs.
This project aims to create a sustainable local Heritage Tourism
Industry which will incorporate a youth skills training and enterprise
package. The youth strategy aims to actively encourage and support
young people to pursue training and work opportunities in heritage tourism
and traditional skills such as stone masonry, coppice crafts, weaving, blacksmithing etc.
Goals for 2005 include running a Traditional Arts School for 16-25 year
olds, begin developing a Business Incubator with a dedicated programme
for young entrepreneurs, to develop an apprenticeship scheme for traditional
trades, and a skills training programme for young people in Living History Interpretation.
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs has approved funding of $50,000.
The on-going project is supported by the mayors and councillors of the Tauranga
City Council and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council together with
Environment Bay of Plenty Regional Council and a growing number of
private businesses. The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs has approved
funding of $50,000. {click for project profile]
Te Araroa Trust -- New Projects:
These projects have provided local young people with paid employment, new
skills, and supervised training and each of the projects has had the support of the local
mayor and council.
[click for project profile].
Nelson Tasman Connections is a regional response with a long term goal - by 2007
all under 20 year olds in the region to be engaged in appropriate education, training
and work which will lead to their long term economic independence and wellbeing.
The project has the support of the Mayors of Nelson City and Tasman District, together
with the Regional Commissioner Work and Income Nelson. Funding of $50,000 has
been approved.
[click for project profile]
Otorohanga Trade Centre is a new project designed to offer trades training and certification to local students and to provide ongoing apprentice support. The Otorohanga area is home to many large companies - all of whom have experienced
difficulty with adequate staff recruitment. To overcome this problem a joint venture
between local employers, the Otorohanga District Council and Wintech, was
established in early 2004 to investigate the feasibility of a local trades training
facility. [click for project profile]
Rotorua District - Pathways Project is a youth employment initiative which focuses primarily on 15-17 year olds. The model developed offers a local solution to the many barriers young people face in their transition from school, training and into long term sustainable employment and acknowledges the unique socio-economic position of Rotorua youth. The project has the support of the Mayor and Rotorua District Council, Work and
Income, and NZ Trade & Enterprise. [click for project profile]
The 15-kilometer Herikino Forest section of the trail was completed in March 2003 after work by a Taskforce Green Team, (6 young men – all long-term unemployed) the Far North Conservation Corps (10 young people) and some final grooming by a two-man team. The Prime Minister, Helen Clark opened the new trail on April 5. Ministers blessed the poupou (Maori totem) and the incantation, carved on a totara slab, for Orowhana the mountain, Rangiheke the River, Manukau the people. The Minister of Conservation, Hon. Chris Carter, unveiled the joint DOC - Te Araroa sign, which gave trail distances and included a map. Three of the six Taskforce Green workers went into full-time employment, one started his own business and one became a building apprentice. Tourists are increasingly keen on walking local trails and Te Araroa has the potential to re-vitalise small communities and increase employment and business opportunities. Te Araroa Trust has been allocated a further $50,000 for new trail work in locations throughout the country. The project is championed by the Mayor of the Far North Yvonne Sharp.
Project contacts are Fiona Vessey and Geoff Chapple.
[click for project profile]
At the end of the first year all participants who completed the placements went on to full time work or training.
The project has the support of Mayor Peter Tennent, the Department of Work and Income, Career Services and the Tertiary Education Commission. Project contact is Elaine Gill.
[click for project profile]
The project has placed over 50 school leavers in paid "on-the-job" training positions within an office environment. There has been a 100% success rate among graduates, with all moving into permanent full-time employment or full-time tertiary study. In 2002 all the previous year’s participating employers offered scholarship placements for another year. Launch Pad is based on the successful pilot project run by Christchurch lawyer Simon Mortlock and supported by the Mayor of Christchurch Garry Moore. The project was allocated $50,000 in the first year and a subsequent $50,000 has been approved for 2003. Project contact is Jo Wolfreys.
[click for project profile]
In September 2002 Clutha Mayor Juno Hayes launched the programme in Balclutha and the Trust is also looking at extending 4Trades into the greater Otago and South Canterbury regions. The 4 TRADES project is modelled on the 4 HIRE programme which the Malcam Trust has launched successfully in partnership with Winz, Corrections and PARS. The project is championed by the Mayor of Dunedin Sukhi Turner. The project was allocated $45,000 in the first year and a subsequent $45,000 has been approved for 2003. Project contact is Malcolm Cameron.
[click for project profile]
Four young people with a history of vandalism in the district have been employed and trained. The Youth Team works with recycling (including auto dismantling) and learning basic welding, metalcraft, and auto mechanic skills. They also have the opportunity to be a part of other Innovative Waste projects such as growing seedlings, tree planting, roadside work in the district and contract work on reserve land. The young people have increased their skill levels; one gained an HT license and others restricted licenses. All have had experience at tractor and truck driving and a variety of other experiences. Actual employment while learning new skills has been a key to success - grins on payday showing how much! This project is championed by the Mayor of Kaikoura, Jim Abernethy. The funding approved is $50,000.00. Project contact is John Ransley.
[click for project profile]
The centre has already proved its value to the community with over 100 young people having used its services. Meetings have been held to assist local businesses to liase with Youth- works, Work and Income, Recruit West Coast and the Buller District Council Economic Development Office. The project has the support of the Buller Mayor Pat O’Dea. The project was allocated $50,000
in the first year and a subsequent $50,000 has been approved for 2003. Project contact is
Pat Barr-MacLeod. [click for project profile]
Local business people and long-term unemployed people have worked together in this project to construct a public wharf in Dargaville. The building team has learnt new skills and are enusiastic about the project. The whole community has been involved in fundraising and local schools are participating in a competition to draw the completed wharf. This promotion is designed to increase awareness of the wharf project. The wharf has become a popular meeting place and seats are to be installed shortly. There are plans to upgrade the Tikinui wharf and relocate a public boat ramp, to give quality access to the Kaipara Harbour. Jobs have been provided in the initial construction and are expected long-term in the tourism, agriculture and fishing industries. Funding approved is $50,000. The project is being championed by Kaipara District Mayor Graeme Ramsey. Project contact is Jason Smith.
The project aimed to help reverse the youth exodus to the cities by building young people’s confidence and skills to develop opportunities in their own community. At the same time it aimed to encourage innovation in the wider community and to create a pool of ideas which can be pursued to create business and employment opportunities in the Westland region. The project was championed by the Mayor John
Drylie. Project contact is John Howard.
[click for project profile]
Another aspect of the project has been the tracking of young school leavers who are contacted at set intervals to ensure they are settled in employment and training. This is an attempt to ensure young people remain connected into the local community once they leave school. The Department of Work and Income has worked closely with the project and referrals are made for all young people receiving the Independent Youth Benefit or other support. This partnership is seen as essential for the successful operation of the scheme. The two youth workers have had an annual caseload of over 50 young people and all have been connected in some way to positive experiences within the community.
This project is championed by Waimakariri Mayor Jim Gerard. Project Contact is Deirdre Ryan.
[click for project profile]
Four long-term unemployed people have been working on the project and all were exceeding all expectations, meeting targets and really enjoying the work. The work is being carried out under the overall supervision of a contracting company. It is also expected that this walking track will provide longer-term economic benefits to the Whangarei Heads area through businesses guiding and portering, providing accommodation and hospitality, and saelling of local arts and crafts to the visiting walkers. This project is being championed by Whangarei Mayor Craig Brown. Project contact is Glenda Bostwick.
This project is designed to motivate young unemployed people to become more work-ready and employment focused by placing them in an environment where they will learn about time management, taking direction from others and working as part of a team. It also gives them the experience of taking a project through to completion and of breaking cycles of violence, poverty or abuse by “standing up, taking stock and owing one’s past”. At the end of the course, 100% of participants had increased confidence, had an aftercare/work plan developed, and 20% continued with Te Rakau. Of these, 9 remained with Te Rakau at trainee facilitator level and took part in a 10-week tour of the South Island. The project has the support of the Mayor of Porirua, Jenny Brash. The funding approved is $20,000.Project Contact: Te Rakau O Te Wao Tapu Trust [click for project profile]
This project is designed to revitalise the community by generating knowledge and income. It will provide sustainable employment for local people in the tourism industry and skills training in hospitality and customer service. It will also encourage self-employment and entrepreneurial options as well as marketing and business development skills and training. There will be initial employment in the construction of the Pa. The project is in the beginning stages, and is supported by the Mayor of South Taranaki, Mary Bourke. The contact person is Claire Syme [click for project profile] The project has the support of the Mayor of
Tauranga, Jan Beange. The funding approved is
$34,500. Project contact is Alicia Conklin.
[click for project profile]
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BANK-ABLE Hamilton Made IT Manawatu Central Otago - Horticultural and Careers Project. Waitaki Heritage Alive Priority One INSTEP Te Araroa Trust - New Projects Otorohanga Trade Centre Pathways Project Nelson Tasman Connections 2004
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