The Budget’s focus on skills to rebuilding Christchurch is well-placed, says BusinessNZ.
Skills
Science education crucial for our future
The Chief Science Advisor’s report on school science education raises crucial issues for New Zealand’s future prosperity, says BusinessNZ.
Targeting workplace skills positive
Employers will welcome further targeting of the Training Opportunities Programme (TOPS), says BusinessNZ.
Constructive approach by polytechs
BusinessNZ says the offer by a number of polytechnics to support the 9-day fortnight is helpful.
Misconceptions on jobs summit
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly says there are some misconceptions around the outcomes of last week’s jobs summit.
NZ firms committed to their trainees – Jobs Summit survey
New Zealand businesses are displaying enormous commitment to their apprentices and trainees, a BusinessNZ survey has found.
Finance insights from Jobs Summit survey
A BusinessNZ survey suggests the credit crunch may not be as widespread as thought.
Tomorrow’s Skills
“Tomorrow’s skills” is the buzzword of educators and employers when talking about the challenge of preparing the next generation for the workforce.