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Congratulations to Tane on receiving his Drainlaying qualification 👏

"EarnLearn was easy to deal with and easy to contact. What made it even easier was the support I received throughout my training from my EarnLearn Account Manager. Any question or support needed Jason was easy to work with and always left no question unanswered. He also was very persistent with checking up on how my books were going, which made me get them done faster.

My best piece of advice for new apprentices would be to get your books sorted straight away and don’t let it drag out, even if it’s only 30 minutes a night.”

Sneak peak... 👀

We’ve been out meeting with our electrical and plumbing apprentices, along with the employers supporting them, capturing the real stories behind their apprentice journeys.

Ready to start your own apprentice journey? Check out earnlearn.ac.nz

Big shout out to Yoshi Green from Alliance Plumbing in Golden Bay who has just completed his drainlaying certificate through EarnLearn - what an awesome milestone!

With the support of his employer Shane, Yoshi is now continuing on to complete his plumbing and gasfitting qualifications.

This is what real progression in the trades looks like. Building skills, gaining confidence, and having the right support behind you along the way.

A massive effort from Yoshi, and a great example of the impact a supportive employer can make.

Thinking about your next move?

Come see us at the Porirua Careers Expo 2026. Whether you're a student, school leaver, or figuring out your next move, this could be the kick start in the trades you've been looking for.

- Chat with our Account Managers to learn more about the plumbing, gasfitting & drainlaying + electrical apprenticeships
- Get CV + interview tips that actually help
- Free food, giveaways + chances to win one of 8 x $250 Prezzy Cards

📍 Te Rauparaha Arena
🗓 Tuesday 5 May
⏰ 9:30am–3:30pm
🎟 Free entry

In the news 👇

EarnLearn electrical apprentices from Anvil Construction Limited are putting their skills to work - giving back by testing and tagging items for Re-Source so they can be safely rehomed in the community. Real-world experience that supports both their qualification and their community 🤝

Great to see it featured in Hawke's Bay Today!

🔗 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4tiPlSE

How a Hawke’s Bay apprentice is turning training hours into safer homes Kees Fels-Henderson is fine-tuning his electrical skills and helping the community.

Thinking about a career in electrical?

Our Year 1 North Shore intake is now open! Secure off-job training and start your apprenticeship with the right support behind you from day one. With EarnLearn, you’ll earn while you learn, get hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way through your apprenticeship.

Spots are limited and filling fast. Enrolments close 26 April.

To get started, you’ll need to be working with (or ready to secure) an electrical employer - EarnLearn can help with the rest.

Getting into the trades can feel like a big step, but the right support makes all the difference.

We help you build real skills, gain experience, and get set up for a strong start in your career.

Find out more info at earnlearn.ac.nz

Dunedin electrical employers and future apprentices - this one’s for you!
Looking to take on an apprentice? Or kick-starting your electrical career? Spark a Connection is a fast-paced networking evening designed to connect Dunedin electrical employers with people interested in starting an apprenticeship.

Meet face-to-face, make connection and explore real opportunities.
📍 Dunedin
🔗 Find out more and register: earnlearn.ac.nz/spark-a-connection/

A great achievement and an inspiring journey from Warrick Felton at Fire N Ice in Tokoroa.

Warrick Felton from Fire N Ice in Tokoroa has recently completed his New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Level 4) at the age of 58 with support from EarnLearn.

Warrick originally completed a four year Radio and TV apprenticeship, but when he wanted to move into becoming an electrician, the only option seemed to be starting a brand new apprenticeship from scratch.

“I started my journey 20 years ago, trying to cross credit from an EST to an Electrician. The only avenue I could seem to find was to start an apprenticeship from scratch, even though I had already completed a 4 year Radio and TV apprenticeship, by the age of 21.”

When training organisations came together under Te Pūkenga, Warrick reached out to EarnLearn to see if there was another pathway.

“When I found this out, I contacted Earnlearn and they arranged everything, from cross crediting my existing Radio and TV qualification and EST to a number of NZQA qualifications, arranging all my on jobs through the Provider and corresponding with Open Polytech and Trade School with Toi Ohomai.”

“I believe that without Earnlearn I would not have been able to complete this Certificate, without having to start from scratch and having to prove that I could use a screwdriver and read electrical diagrams, etc."

"I would like to thank the team at Earnlearn and my Account Manager Jason for the help and guidance through this whole process. Jason kept myself, and others on track and was always approachable and very helpful.”

His advice for anyone starting their apprenticeship?

“Pay for your apprenticeship yourself, weekly, it makes you work harder and takes pressure off your employer.”

Congratulations Warrick on an incredible achievement.