The Get Ready,

Work Ready Programme.

Get Ready, Work Ready (GRWR) empowers Pacific rangatahi in Auckland aged 18-24, who are not currently employed or studying, with the necessary skills to enter the workforce or into further education or training. Rangatahi in the GRWR programme are supported with a holistic, Pasifika indigenous approach towards success and wellbeing.

GRWR is part of the Ministry of Social Development’s He Poutama Rangatahi – Youth Employment Pathways. He Poutama Rangatahi is a work-readiness and skills initiative for young people who are hard to reach and most at risk of long-term unemployment.

Our Approach.

Participants are provided access to holistic support including medical, mental health and wellbeing services throughout the entire programme.

HOLISTIC FOCUS

Building strong relationships and understanding the importance of identity and culture in one’s working life

WORK READY FOCUS

Building confidence to be ‘Work Ready’

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS FOCUS

Community service and employment placement

Our Programme.

The Get Ready, Work Ready (GRWR) programme empowers Pacific rangatahi in Auckland aged 18-24, who are not currently employed or studying, with the necessary skills to enter the workforce or into further education or training.

Each programme will run for:

  • 8 WEEKS, 3DAYS

    Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 2pm

Who is it for?

The Get Ready, Work Ready programme is for Pacific youth aged 18-24 years, in the Auckland region, who are not in work or education training.

How much does the programme cost?

The Get Ready, Work Ready programme is FREE.

Where is the programme run?

The Cause Collective
15 Earl Richardson Avenue, Wiri

Free food and transportation is provided for participants

What will participants be doing in the programme?

Participants learn skills that get them ready for work or further education training. The programme helps young people learn how to interact with supervisors and co-workers and gain the confidence and skills to enter the workforce or pivot to another career. A graduation ceremony will be held at the end of the programme for participants and their families.

  • CV

    How to prepare a CV

  • Interview

    Interview training

  • Stressful Situation

    How to deal with stressful situations

  • Professional Grooming

    How to dress for work

  • First Aid Certificate

    How to perform first aid

  • Driver’s license

    Applying for your driver license

  • Forklift license

    Applying for your forklift license

  • Community Development

    How to interact with community

  • Youth Engagement

    How to interact with the youth

  • Wellbeing

    Wellbeing and how to self-manage it

  • Confidence

    How to build self confidence

  • Family relationships

    Improved family relationships

Still unsure?

Complete the Inquiry form to connect with us, and one of our Get Ready, Work Ready team members will reach out to share additional details about the programme.

Ready to be work ready?

Click on the button below and register for a spot on our programme.

Testimonials.

Check out what our young people have to say about the programme.

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Our 2024 programmes start on:

  • 24 SEPTEMBER 2024