Government introduced the Fees-Free Tertiary Education and Training policy in January 2018.
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Government is doubling the number of participants in this free “work readiness” training course for 18-24-year-olds (with some 17 year-olds able to attend by exception).
Funding has been provided to meet the costs of getting a driver licence for young people receiving the Youth Payment, Young Parent Payment or in Oranga Tamariki care.
A package of tools, resources and targeted curriculum support has been developed for educators to increase opportunities for students aged 13 to 18 to develop civics knowledge and skills,
Funding will be provided over four years to support Auckland Pacific people who have lost jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or who are in low-skilled precarious work, to transition into quality em
The Employment Strategy presents the Government’s vision for the labour market and the changes it is implementing to improve employment outcomes for all New Zealanders.
The School High Health Needs Fund (SHHNF) will be increased, boosting teachers’ aide support for students with high health needs who need care and supervision for more than six weeks so they can at
New funding has been provided for specialist library services for schools and young people with the greatest need at this time.
This fund was established through Budget 2018 to give less advantaged students better access to digital tools, skills and knowledge.
Budget 2019 and Budget 2020 provided funding to expand programmes that enhance education and employment outcomes for young people:
Budget 2019 provided funding for a new transition support service for eligible young people leaving State care or youth justice custody, to provide a more gradual and supported transition to adulth
The Trades and Apprenticeships Training Package funded in Budget 2020 will provide opportunities for New Zealanders to receive trades training. It invests in training and education for people