Pipe Dreams & Real Careers Explore trades that flow with your future, with ComagEver wondered what it’s like to work with your hands, solve real-world problems, and never be stuck in one place? Meet Comag Plumbing Apprentice and former St. Peters of Cambridge...

From Sketch to Steel: Young creators behind the laser at Supreme SheetmetalsEver wondered how ideas turn into products? Meet the young talent at Supreme Sheetmetals who are making it happen… from programming laser cutters to designing with AutoCAD, they’re turning...

Blueprint for success:Lessons from a junior design engineerCallum turned his knack for problem-solving, physics, and maths into a career where he uses all three every day. After four years of study, he is back in the Mighty Waikato, designing machines and building his...

If the idea of working up high with a view beats sitting at a desk all day, scaffolding could be your calling! Puakari shared with FutureForce his insight into what it means to be a scaffolding apprentice at Industrial Site Services Hamilton…

Daniel didn’t have it all figured out at school (who does?), but by saying yes to work experience and trying things hands-on, he discovered a career he never expected. He now leads the machine shop team when manufacturing the intricate parts that make up large scale farming equipment, at Reid and Harrison in Matamata.

When a family friend introduced Amrit to ETCO, he had no idea it would spark a full-blown career. Drawn to hands-on work and problem-solving on the fly, he dove into an Electrical Apprenticeship — and never looked back!

Vision College Hamilton recognises that a traditional school environment does not suit everyone. They have created a space where students can learn and grow at their own pace, while gaining valuable life skills they will take into the workforce.

From working on his car to welding large-scale structures, Shay’s weekend hobby inspired his career in fabrication. Shay shares his experience completing a Level 4 Heavy Fabrication Apprenticeship, insights into his job, why he loves welding, and to hear all about his job, including his love for all things welding, getting used to early starts and how to make good career decisions!

Jack discovered his love for working on cars, welding and metal work through holiday work experience. This gave him a feel for the industry before jumping into full time work and pursuing a light fabrication apprenticeship. Find out how following your interests can lead to a fulfilling career pathway.

Asking around personal networks paid off when Ruan landed a position as a machine operator at Marshall Profiling. Find out how this position will be a great stepping stone for Ruan’s career where he can learn valuable skills.