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Starting an apprenticeship isn’t just for school leavers.

As an adult apprentice, Jadé has a mortgage, bills and a family to support. Choosing a plumbing apprenticeship has allowed him to keep earning while building his skills and working towards becoming qualified.

For Logan, choosing an electrical apprenticeship just made sense⚡

School might not be the right path for everyone, and an apprenticeship can open the door to a different way of learning and building a career.

Find out more about electrical apprenticeships at earnlearn.ac.nz.

A electrical apprenticeship gives you the chance to get hands-on, gain real-world experience and work towards becoming a qualified professional.

Meet Maggie, a plumbing apprentice with Laser Plumbing & Electrical Napier, who is building her career with the support of EarnLearn. For Maggie, choosing an apprenticeship meant turning her love of hands-on work into a career she genuinely enjoys. And her message to other young women considering the trades is simple: give it a go.

At EarnLearn, we're proud to support apprentices like Maggie as they learn on the job, build their confidence, and work towards becoming qualified.

Thinking about an apprenticeship? We're here to help you get started.

Skilled tradespeople don't happen by chance - they start with an apprenticeship.

Hear from Dan at Birks Electrical, apprentice Matthew, and EarnLearn Account Manager Jason as they share how apprenticeships benefit apprentices, employers, and the future of New Zealand's trades.

Thinking about starting an electrical apprenticeship or taking one on? Get in touch with the EarnLearn team today.

For Rawinia, an apprenticeship meant getting hands-on from day one, earning an income, and building skills across plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying, all while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Every day brings something different, and that's exactly what she loves about it.

If you're looking for a career where you can earn while you learn, an apprenticeship could be the perfect fit.

Ready to get started? Get in touch with the EarnLearn team today.

Building a strong team starts with investing in people.

Richard Mason, from Bird Electrical, currently supports six apprentices within the business. For him, taking on apprentices is about more than filling roles. It is an opportunity to shape good work habits, build confidence, and help people grow into skilled tradespeople.

When apprentices and experienced team members develop together, the whole business benefits.

Thinking about taking on an apprentice? EarnLearn can support you throughout the journey.