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2018 THE YEAR
IN REVIEW
Creating future
opportunities
We are New Zealand’s
leading private provider
of international and
domestic education and
vocational training.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
DISTANCE LEARNING
FOUNDATION TRAINING
ASPIRE2 GROUP 3
Contents
04 22
From the Chief Executive Distance Learning
06 26
Our purpose, mission Safety ‘n Action
and what we believe
08 30
Aspire2 Business
Our employer partners Workplace
Communication
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Aspire2 International 34
In the news
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Solomon Group
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Kia ora
This year we set Did we get it right? Not every time, but on a great
many occasions yes, we did. We chased the right
ourselves the task of opportunities, corrected the right problems, and made
12 financial operating targets out of 12, creating an
growth – sustainable excellent springboard for growth and improvement as
growth that places
we head into 2019.
Our ever changing marketplace can make responding
students at the very to customers’ needs challenging, but we work
heart of our organisation. closely with government and our funding and support
agencies to forge partnerships that genuinely help
change lives. We are here to serve our communities
and that’s what helps keep us grounded. We are
constantly striving to further develop our community
relationships, and are particularly proud of our launch
into Northland, which was all relationship led. Our
students are at the core of every decision we make,
and for us, success is seeing them find work and
opportunities for advancement.
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Our students are at the core of
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every decision we make, and New Zealand locations
for us, success is seeing them
find work and opportunities for
advancement.
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Building great teams has been another key focus, and Amazing Staff
we’ve channeled a huge amount of energy into hiring
the right leaders. They’re leaders who are the best
5,000
in their fields, and they’re gathering tribes of other
talented people to come and work with us. This is
enabling us to build and develop teams who can truly
make a difference. Our next task is to grow our people
and harvest the talent that lies within.
Our aspiration is to be the quality education provider Domestic and
that anyone wanting a great career cannot go past
- and thanks to another successful year we are well International Students
on the way to achieving that. We hold the most
44,000
relationships with industry and business in the country
and we are superbly placed to offer students the best
employment placements and opportunities in all of
New Zealand.
Sussan Turner
Chief Executive, Aspire2 Group B2B Clients
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OUR MISSION
Aspire2 means
employability.
OUR PURPOSE
Preparing people for
successful employment.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Everyone matters
We aim high
We do what we say we'll do
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Our Employer
Partners
We have enjoyed the support of our valued partners to
create programmes that have provided direct pathways
into employment for our graduates.
This will continue to be a major focus for the Group in
2019 and we look forward to sharing many, many more
successful outcomes with you.
We are committed to delivering the best possible
employment outcomes for our students by preparing
them for employment with relevant training. We are also
committed to supporting the needs of our employer
partners with industry-specific trained graduates ready
to work. We have excellent opportunities for partners
to promote their company on any one (or all) of our
campuses. This includes the advertising of vacancies,
guest speaking, sponsorship, mentoring or event hosting.
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Prateek Arora
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality
Management (Level 5)
Prateek Arora has enjoyed a lightening-speed rise to
success in the New Zealand hospitality scene. In 2018
he was named Restaurant Personality of the Year in the
Metro Peugeot Restaurant Awards and earned the title
of Outstanding Bartender at the prestigious Lewisham The tutors are fantastic, and
Awards – success that he attributes to his time at
Aspire2 International.
you really feel like you are
“I enrolled at Aspire2 International because it’s number
part of a family. The skills
one for hospitality training here. I particularly enjoyed the and knowledge I gained
restaurant and café training and learning how to build
strong customer relationships. The tutors at Aspire2 are
during my diploma studies
fantastic, and you really feel like you are part of a family have really launched my
there. The skills and knowledge I gained during my
diploma studies have really helped me launch my career. career in New Zealand.
I was shocked to be named Restaurant Personality of the
Year in the Metro Peugeot Restaurant Awards. I felt so
surprised – but also really proud. I still have a lot to learn
but this win was a great way to get introduced to a lot “Cassia is my first bar manager role and it is a lot of
more people within the industry.” pressure – but in a good way. It’s all a challenge, but
I love it. I get to work in an industry full of passionate,
Prateek has worked incredibly hard, working his way up, amazing people. There’s never been a plan B for me. It’s
being consistent and being organised. hospitality all the way.”
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Amanda
Contact Call Centre Training
Amanda has been a stay-at-home mum for 16 years. During
that time, she has applied for hundreds of jobs, without
success. But now, after completing Solomon Group’s 12 week
Contact Centre Training course (run in collaboration with
Auckland Council), she’s got a bright new career and a whole
heap of confidence.
What were you doing before coming to Solomon Group? Did you spend the entire 12 weeks in the classroom?
I left school at 15, got pregnant at 16, and have been a No, we got out and about a lot as well, with site visits
stay-at-home mum ever since. I apply for jobs all the time to different contact centres where we were buddied up
– things like reception and front-of-house – but usually with their CSRs and got to listen in on phone calls and
I don’t even get a response from employers. It can be look at their different systems. We also made lots of trips
pretty disheartening. I must have applied for thousands to the Auckland Council, including for our assessments,
of jobs over the years and I’ve done a few courses, but interviews, role plays and IT navigation tests.
I still can’t get work because employers want people
with experience. It gets boring staying at home all the
time, plus as a single mum it’s a struggle financially. I do
everything I can to save money – I’ve disconnected the
landline, stopped my Chrisco hampers, and only buy the
basics. My kids haven’t had new clothes for years.
Was the course worthwhile? Everyone has noticed the
Absolutely. I loved it. My confidence was a zero when I
started and now it’s an eight. It might even be heading
change in me. Even people
towards a ten! I am a shy person, and when I started this outside of school say I am
course I wouldn’t say anything in class or put my hand
up. But everyone here is so supportive and encouraging,
more confident and happy.
so I began to gain confidence. Everyone has noticed the When people start noticing
change in me. Even people outside of school say I am
more confident and happy. When people start noticing that, it makes me feel better
that, it makes me feel better about myself.
about myself.
I’ve learnt so much about myself on this course – and
I’ve realised that I can achieve so much more than I
ever imagined.ASPIRE2 GROUP 11 How did you get on with those? I didn’t realise I’d done that well, but it turned out I was only the second person ever in council history to get 100% in the IT navigation test! I also got the highest score for my roleplay. That really boosted my confidence and reminded me I must stop second guessing myself and putting myself down. Tell us about your new job. I’m a Customer Service Representative for Auckland Council based in Manukau. They start us off in waste management, and then once we are confident there, they move us into other areas. There are so many opportunities here. You can branch out into lots of different departments. My goal is to learn everything first and then work my way up to team leader. Eventually I’d like to join the quality assurance team. How much does it mean to you to finally have a job? It means a lot. I really want to be a good role model for my kids. When other kids ask them what their mum does, I don’t want them to have to say, “my mum doesn’t do anything”. They were so pleased when I told them about the job and my mum cried. She phoned up everyone she knew, she was so proud!
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McMullen & Wing
Shipyard and boat building company
McMullen & Wing has a global reputation
for quality and innovation.
Not surprisingly, securing quality staff is a top priority. More recently the yard branched into new build and
The work is complex, technical, and requires a highly- maintenance of commercial vessels and workboats. Their
skilled team. Three of the company’s newest recruits are craftmanship is in demand not just in New Zealand, but
from NZ Welding School, and according to McMullen & all over the world.
Wing Resources Manager Phil Allen, they’ve all hit the
Securing a boat building apprenticeship with such a
ground running.
highly-regarded company would be a dream come true
“All three have been with the company for around four for Bailley.
months and we are really happy with them,” says Phil.
“When I started at NZ Welding School I wanted to
“Not only did they come in with the base knowledge and become a boilermaker or a boat builder, so when I got hit
skills that we need, but they also get on well with the up for this I went straight over,” says Bailley. “Being in line
other staff, have good timekeeping skills and are reliable.” for an apprenticeship here is great. I can learn more while
I am working and I’m always doing something different.”
Ekueni Purcell, Bailley Te Whaiti and Bryan Hape-
Woodmass are currently putting their skills to the test For former classmate and father of five Bryan, landing a
working on the new build of an aluminium mussel factory job as a welder for McMullen & Wing has also brought big
vessel. For welder Ekueni it’s a golden opportunity to take benefits.
his expertise to the next level.
“I’ve got five kids so I wanted to get on a career path.
“My goal is to be an expert in my field and learn from the There are heaps of opportunities here,” he says. The skills
best in the business,” says Ekueni. Bryan learnt at NZ Welding School have prepared him
well for the challenges of working for such a trailblazing
“Working at McMullen & Wing is great. I’m constantly
company.
moving around, doing different tasks every day. It’s
not desk-bound work and it inspires me to become an “Studying at NZ Welding School teaches you everything
awesome welder.” you need to know. The tutors there have been welding
for 15 years plus. There are old men there who have been
McMullen & Wing was established over 50 years ago as
welding all their lives! It helps heaps when it comes to
a traditional boat building company, building pleasure
starting your career.”
craft in steel, aluminium, wood and composite. Over
the past 20 years the company has built increasingly
larger superyachts, the most recent 50 metres long.ASPIRE2 GROUP 13 Not only did they come in with the base knowledge and skills that we need, but they also get on well with the other staff, have good timekeeping skills and are reliable.
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2018
Aspire2 International
4 3400
We have four campuses We welcomed 3400
in exciting locations international students in 2018
138k 1
Over 138,000 followers One officially verified
on our social platforms WeChat account
worldwideASPIRE2 GROUP 15
2018 has delivered a healthy mix of challenges
and achievements for Aspire2 International.
Following last year’s election, we’ve been working with Our team works tirelessly to ensure students leave us well
new government officials to achieve certainty on policy, prepared for their next step – whether that’s further study,
particularly around immigration settings. Despite this meaningful employment, or returning home with a great
challenge, we’ve enjoyed pleasing growth in student experience behind them and love in their hearts for
numbers, with continued strength from our key Indian New Zealand and New Zealanders.
subcontinent and Philippines markets and steady
increases from China, Latin and South America, Japan
and Korea. We’re delighted to see more students from
Vietnam and a stable stream from Russia, Thailand,
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.
Everything we do is part of
Our work with NZQA has ensured Aspire2 International
continues raising the bar on quality delivery, and we’ve
preparing students to secure
invested heavily in new systems and processes and the future they aspire to.
continued rigour on all aspects of learning and delivery.
Everything we do is part of preparing students to
secure the future they aspire to. This is a team effort
It’s time to not only reflect on the year that has been, but
and I’m lucky to have around me clever people who
also to look ahead to 2019, when we’ll be back striving
are utterly committed to making a positive difference to
for even more. More students from more countries
our students’ lives. It is a great source of pride talking
who want to study and work in New Zealand; more
to students who have launched satisfying careers off
programmes of study that engage and challenge; more
the back of their studies, and we’re pushing to improve
staff who want be part of our work; and more industry
our communication channels and establish a stronger
partners for whom we can provide skills and talent.
alumni base. We’re also working closely with industry and
employer groups to gain input into our programmes and Clare Bradley
secure valuable employment pathways for our students. Chief Executive, Aspire2 International16 ASPIRE2 GROUP
GRADUATION
We hosted a number of graduation
ceremonies across all of our campuses,
celebrating the achievements of our
graduates as they continue their careers
here and overseas.
PASTORAL CARE
Our students enjoyed a fantastic number of on campus events celebrating Orientation Week,
Maori Language Week, Russia Day, Japan Day and more. Our video of Kiwiana Day was our
most popular video of the year with over half a million people enjoying the video around the
world via Facebook.
Across the year we have enjoyed outings with students so they can confidently and safely see
some of our countryside. A highlight was our Tauranga campus trip arranged by the Student
Council to explore the Waitomo Caves and the surrounding native bush. This story was one of
great interest to our international friends online, with over 50,000 people viewing the images!
EMPLOYERS
Use Aspire2 students if you’ve got the
Our relationship with New Zealand
opportunity. Get connected with some
employers is of utmost importance to us.
of the awesome things they’re doing on
To promote the contribution our employer
the campus and see what value that can
partners make to our business we shared
bring to your organisation in the future.
some of their stories, like this one from
Pete Cameron at Connex World Limited. - Pete Cameron, Connex World LimitedASPIRE2 GROUP 17
AGENTS
Showcasing our student offering for
our education agents has been a
priority for Aspire2 International this
year. We have hosted a record number
of successful events and training
sessions for our partners.
A2I SUMMER
While our students enjoyed their term
breaks we celebrated the beauty of
New Zealand and their adventures with
a number of competitions run through
our social platforms. The winning entries
demonstrate just what a great destination
New Zealand is for international students
and just how breathtaking our beautiful
country is!
CHINESE NEW YEAR
We celebrated a ‘New Year, New
You’ with our origami dog (Year of
the Dog). This was distributed as a
download though our social accounts
and website as well as thousands of
physical sheets handed out at Chinese
New Year celebrations.
EVENTS
Aspire2 International faculties have
encouraged students to participate in
innovation and business expos as well as
industry competitions. We were extremely
proud of the efforts of our students who
took away a number of medals at the NZ
Hospitality Championships, including NZ
Barista of the Year and the 2018 NZChefs
Regional Competition.
PROSPECTUS
The 2019 Aspire2 International
Prospectus went to market in
September of this year (with English
and Chinese versions). It has been well
received, with a shorter version available
for a more sustainable print solution.18 ASPIRE2 GROUP
2018
Solomon Group
25 10k
We are celebrating 25 years Over 10,000 clients supported
through our services
140 8
We support nearly 140 We are located in eight sites
schools in South and across Auckland, Northland
East Auckland and RotoruaASPIRE2 GROUP 19
To continue to better serve the
needs of our community, 2018
has seen us amalgamate our
campuses across South Auckland,
including Aspire2 Trades at
Wiri, which now also services all
Solomon Group activity.
We’re proud to be in five sites across Auckland, two in
Heading into 2019 we look forward to the ongoing
Northland, and one in Rotorua, where we deliver NZ
support of Frank and Judy Solomon and their whānau, as
Welding School courses, as well as warehousing, forklift,
we strive to continue their legacy of empowering people
and painting programmes.
to recognise and develop their potential. We know the
Our Rotorua campus is seeing a surge in employer magic works – we’ve seen the results and we are deeply
requests for young graduates who are ready to join the committed to a year of great return in 2019. Mauri mahi,
workforce – this is an exciting time for this region and Mauri ora!
their young people, as employers are requesting our
Lynette Donohoe
diversified offerings.
Chief Executive, Solomon Group
Meanwhile in Northland, our Dual Pathways through
Schools programme is now in its second year. Many of
our successful cadets have moved into further training
and are now in high demand with employers. There’s
much excitement around the success of this programme
and we’re looking to expand the offering in 2019 to
ensure we have graduates ready for a broader range of
employment opportunities.
To better meet employer
To better meet employer demand for work-ready
demand for work-ready
graduates, this year Solomon Group also developed a graduates, this year Solomon
range of new products specific to employers. One was
Contact Centre Training Level 3, which we launched in Group also developed a range
conjunction with Auckland Council. This programme has
given South Aucklanders an opportunity to train and be
of new products specific to
employed by one of Auckland’s biggest employers, and employers.
we’ve watched with pride as our graduates have moved
swiftly into exciting roles there.20 ASPIRE2 GROUP
SUPPORTING OUR TAMARIKI
This year our Youth Service and Student
Attendance Service came together at our Manukau
site to better serve South Auckland youth. We
relaunched our NCEA activity early in the year and
have been working on new strategies to drive youth
engagement and success in 2019.
PILOT PROGRAMMES
The Absolute Traffic Solutions Ltd (ATSL)
This programme has meant
pilot programme graduation was held
everything to me and I am forever
at our Wiri campus where our students
grateful. It has motivated me to
graduated with a full time employment
never give up on myself and know
contract. ATSL provide a range of civil
that people actually care about
projects, special events, maintenance and
my circumstances.”
upgrades for roads, water mains, sewers,
- Jamayne power and telecommunications.
EVENTS
Kainga Fono events at Wiri campus
have allowed potential students to bring
whānau, meet the team and take a tour
of our campus. These events have been
an important part of our students’ journey
and the ongoing retention of our tauira,
with family involvement from the outset
where possible.
MAURI MAHI,
MAURI ORA!
We have had some wonderful outcomes
in 2018 including the successful
partnership with one of Auckland’s
largest employers, Auckland Council.
We wish our graduates well as they join
the Auckland Council Contact Centre as
Customer Service Representatives.ASPIRE2 GROUP 21
OUR COMMUNITY
The Aspire2 Trades painting course completed a number of community projects
across South Auckland in 2018 including Papakura Marae, Manurewa’s War
Memorial Park Grandstand and Central Auckland’s Pacific Island Presbyterian
Church. It was a welcome opportunity for our Level 3 Painting tauira to apply their
newly-learned skills in the real world.
WHĀNAU ARA MUA
Our Level 2 Certificate in
Intergenerational Education had a strong
focus on employment pathways for 2018.
We have nearly 100 students ready to
graduate with job pathways or further
This is a life changing journey. Be kind
study in their sights!
to yourself. This is where it starts.
- Rose
TRADE GRADUATES
Aspiring forklift drivers, painters, welders and infrastructure workers have packed
out graduation ceremonies this year, celebrating their successful graduation from a
range of Level 2, 3 and 4 programmes. Now poised to forge successful careers in
the industry, graduates are treated to the recognition they deserve.22 ASPIRE2 GROUP
2018
Distance Learning
3x 40
Enrolments tripled across Naturopathic College
the division celebrates 40 years in 2019
162 2
We have students in 162 Two new leadership courses
towns and cities from added to the Business
Kerikeri to Bluff Management ProgrammeASPIRE2 GROUP 23
In what has been an exciting and
busy year, 2018 has marked the
launch of Aspire2’s Distance
Learning Division, encompassing
the Naturopathic College
of NZ (NCNZ) and Business
Management Programme (BMP).
Delivering distance learning and training across New
Zealand, we currently have students in 162 cities and
towns all the way from Bluff to Kerikeri. Many of our
students are working while studying, and we’re extremely
proud of their efforts and the hours they spend to enhance There’s no doubt that Aspire2’s
their careers and become transformational leaders.
Distance Learning Division is
2018 has seen record enrolments across both schools.
Growing fast enough to meet this demand has brought
on a growth trajectory.
its challenges. Fortunately, we have a great team of
staff who are well-qualified and experienced in distance
learning, although more recruits are needed to ensure we
continue to provide the very best service to our clients a leading provider - has developed strong affiliations with
through 2019 and beyond. the Clinical Nutritionist Association (CNA), Natural Health
Council, and Natural Health Practitioners New Zealand
There’s no doubt that Aspire2’s Distance Learning
(NHPNZ), all of whom recognise the strength of our
Division is on a growth trajectory. Business Management
qualifications. BMP is working closely with our students
Programmes have developed exponentially from two
across industry sectors to ensure our courses can be
small business programmes to a suite of management/
applied in their workplace to improve and enhance their
leadership and small business offerings. NCNZ has also
current leadership practices.
developed and delivered a new suite of programmes
in health science, naturopathy and nutrition. The Next year will bring further expansion of our offerings,
introduction of a new learning management system has enabling us to provide even greater specialist knowledge,
made our learning systems more intuitive and convenient, and further increase the employability and scope of skills
and better equipped us for further growth. of our students.
Our industry partnerships have gone from strength to Linda Weterman
strength. NCNZ – which next year celebrates 40 years as CEO – Distance Learning Division24 ASPIRE2 GROUP
MEET THE TUTORS
SOCIAL In 2018 we showcased our well-
With a reach of over 3.2 million, qualified and experienced tutors
Distance Learning drove record across the Distance Learning
growth in 2018. We utilised an products. Our busy Naturopathic
engaged community of over 10,000 College tutors provided additional
followers with 320,000 users each content including blogs, motivation
month (on average). and recipes.
PROSPECTUS
Prospectuses were launched for all
Distance Learning product with the
consolidation of available product.
These are available online and as
physical copies.
MARKETING
All assets were consolidated and
refreshed in 2018, including online.
Utilising databases and digital
communities, new campaigns were
rolled out across the year driving
record enrolment.ASPIRE2 GROUP 25
GRADUATE
SUCCESS
With record graduates in 2018
we were able to showcase and
celebrate our graduates from
Kerikeri to Bluff across our
Distance Learning products.
PROMOTIONS
As a way to surprise and delight our existing students, we ran promotions
through our social platforms – our top promotion reaching over 20,000
impressions. The engagement on our promotions has driven overall
awareness for Distance Learning product.
GRADUATION
We hosted a number of graduations
across the year and at the end
of 2018, we shared a graduation
ceremony with our sister school,
Aspire2 International to celebrate
the achievements of our graduates
as they start their careers.
EVENTS
Our Distance Learning business
development team attended more
expos and events than ever in 2018.
Our industry partnerships have also
gone from strength to strength as we
focus on delivering industry-relevant
courses and work-ready graduates.26 ASPIRE2 GROUP
2018
Safety ‘n Action
40,000
Over 40,000 clients trained
80 1
80 courses were refreshed We launched one new state
and relaunched of the art website
30 98%
Over 30 dedicated trainers We have a competency
result of over 98%ASPIRE2 GROUP 27
2018 has been a year of accelerated growth for
Safety ‘n Action – one which solidified our position as
New Zealand’s leader in Health and Safety training.
Fuelled by our mission to transform New Zealand’s
Health and Safety culture, our team has worked
tirelessly to develop and deliver market leading
products, putting us at the forefront of quality and
relevant Health and Safety training.
We are also extremely proud to
have been awarded a Category
We now have ten facilities around New Zealand where
students and companies can train in a purpose fit One status, with Highly
training environment. Together with the launch of our
Commended in every category,
new website and live booking system, we continue
to look at ways to enhance the customer experience. for External Evaluation Review
The result has been a surge in enquiries and bookings,
(EER) with NZQA this year.
placing us in an extremely favourable position for 2019.
Changes in the regulatory market have seen the
development of new product ranges this year and
been awarded a Category One status, with Highly
in response to market demand, a range of Board
Commended in every category, for our External
and Management Seminars have been launched to
Evaluation Review (EER) with NZQA this year.
deliver the latest Health and Safety legislation and
good practice. To ensure all courses are of the highest As we look towards next year, our focus is on
quality we engage internal subject matter experts as strengthening our presence in the construction,
part of our overall product development process. agriculture and manufacturing sectors, and maximising
additional growth opportunities through the development
Safety ‘n Action has successfully delivered training
of new products and consistency of service.
and development to over 40,000 clients across New
Zealand in 2018, with a competency result of over Chris Hunter
98 percent. We are also extremely proud to have Chief Executive, Safety ‘n Action28 ASPIRE2 GROUP
WEBSITE
Our new website was launched
in 2018 including a live
availability feature to make
finding a course in any region
easier than ever before.
BRAND RELAUNCH
All brand assets were consolidated
and refreshed in 2018, including
online. New campaigns utilising our
database and digital communities
were rolled out across the year
driving record enrolment.ASPIRE2 GROUP 29
REGIONAL GROWTH
We have experienced strong growth in
our regional markets and our business
development teams have worked
closely with local events and business
associations to strengthen these
partnerships in 2019.
NEW PRODUCT
RANGES
Courses were reviewed
and refreshed in 2018 with
new product added with
regulatory change.30 ASPIRE2 GROUP
2018
Aspire2 Business |
Workplace Communication
97% 20
97% of learners showed a We have been delivering
literacy and/or numeracy gain numeracy and literacy
training for 20 years
82%
82% of businesses surveyed
associated increased
health and safety with their
literacy trainingASPIRE2 GROUP 31
As the largest provider of Workplace Literacy
programmes in New Zealand, Aspire2 Business
Workplace Communication is making a life changing
impact on workplaces and communities across
the country.
Over the last ten years, we’ve seen the dramatic This year has signaled growth in all areas of the business. It
effect our programmes have on the individuals and has been our first year of operation through the Employer-
organisations we work with. This year, 97 percent of our led Workplace Literacy fund, with successful programmes
learners improved their literacy and/or numeracy skills run across two organisations. Our growing pool of
because of our training – an outcome we’re extremely quality tutors have continued to deliver highly successful
proud of. The heart-warming entries of two of our clients programmes, and we’ve solidified our position in the aged
in the 2018 Diversity Awards (Countdown and Danone care sector and grown our reach into the technology and
Nutricia) clearly demonstrated these benefits. security sectors. We’ve worked closely with Safety ‘n
Action to superserve our clients and have taken great pride
in seeing positive culture change, improved productivity,
increased staff engagement and heightened levels of
health and safety compliance in the organisations we work
with. Also, this year we moved into Victoria Street premises
Our growing pool of quality with the Business Management Programme team, better
supporting a one Aspire2 approach.
tutors have continued to We have of course had our challenges, including the
deliver highly successful funding constraints around work visa employees and
programmes, and we’ve those on ITO training agreements at Level 3 or above.
But these setbacks have been superseded by
solidified our position in the outstanding feedback we receive from the businesses
and people we work with and the knowledge that we are
aged care sector and grown making a difference. With a successful year behind us,
our reach into the technology we look to 2019 with renewed vigour to continue to help
break the cycle of literacy and numeracy deficiency in
and security sectors. New Zealand.32 ASPIRE2 GROUP
The course I did was a very good one for
me, because my first language is Tongan.
My communication has improved. This
programme has made me proud of myself
and the company that I am working for.
Vai - Coca Cola Amatil NZ
The course is a confidence booster,
which helps me go out there and be
the best that I can be.
Richard (Technician) - Visionstream
I would say go for it! Aspire2 really allows
you to discover things that you probably
didn’t know about communication and I
think that’s really key.
Ilaisaane (Trainee Technician) -
VisionstreamASPIRE2 GROUP 33 The Aspire2 course has helped me with my literacy. I didn’t really get the chance to take part in it at school so it was my second chance. Learning how to communicate properly, effectively and learning how to listen was the main thing. It’s a fun way to learn. Hapate (Operator ANDC) - Countdown DC Wiri I’m from Tonga, I have been working at Lady Allum for over twenty years. When it was first brought up by our boss I wasn’t keen, but now that I’ve done it I feel happier because I feel it has improved my skills, not only here at work but also at home with my family and the community. Ana (Healthcare Assistant) - Lady Allum Village Rest Home It’s helped us to learn how to deal with people from different countries and backgrounds, with a mutual respect and understanding. I would say go for it. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Peter (Production Officer) - Danone Early Life Nutrition
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