Recently, Puatala took a group of rangatahi through an Immersive Experience Day at Tesla’s Auckland site. For many, it was their first time stepping into a global company operating at that level. Not just hearing about it, but actually being in it. And it showed. Students were moving through the site, asking questions, getting up close with the vehicles and trying to understand how it all works. It wasn’t surface-level interest. They were engaged, trying to connect what they

This article shares how student work experience and school-to-career pathways helped a Dilworth College student secure a Tesla apprenticeship in New Zealand. It highlights the impact of youth employment programmes that support students into real-world opportunities.

This article follows Puatala’s HIIT910 journey, showing how school-based youth wellbeing programmes help students build confidence, communication skills, and self-belief. Through safe spaces and honest kōrero, rangatahi learn to find and use their voice.

This article explores how Puatala partnered with Rosehill College to place students into meaningful real-world work experience across multiple industries. These opportunities help students build confidence, explore career pathways, and connect education with employment.

This article highlights a Career Experience Day hosted by Puatala and Metlifecare Edgewater Village, where students engaged in real conversations about career pathways. Through hands-on exposure, students explored opportunities and connected learning with the world of work.

This article highlights Puatala’s delivery of the Incomparable Programme with Fraser High School’s Aiga Tasi group, focusing on confidence, identity, and leadership. The programme supported students to engage in meaningful conversations around purpose and values in a culturally grounded space.

This article highlights Puatala’s work with Tangaroa College through the Incomparable Gateway Programme, focused on building confidence and personal growth. By developing mindset and soft skills, students are supported to prepare for future education and employment pathways.

This article introduces Puatala’s Incomparable Programme as it rolls out across the region, focusing on mindset, identity, and personal growth. The programme supports students to build confidence, connection, and readiness for real-world challenges.

This article recognises Sam Nonoa’s contribution to Puatala’s journey from its early days as Alignz Training to the organisation it is today. His leadership, commitment, and belief in people have played a key role in shaping Puatala’s growth and impact.

This article highlights Puatala’s engagement with Rocket Lab, providing Māori and Pasifika students with exposure to STEM careers in the space industry. The visit formed part of Trades Day and showcased real-world pathways into science and technology.

This article highlights the inaugural STEM Hub event in Waikato, where secondary school students explored engineering and STEM career pathways through hands-on industry experiences. The event connected Māori, Pasifika, and female students with real-world opportunities across trades and engineering.

This article celebrates Latu Unga and Siale Vainga’s graduation from the Downer Group Cadetship Programme after coming through Puatala. Their journey highlights the impact of training, work experience, and industry pathways on long-term career development.

This article highlights Fuafale Tyrell’s journey through the Tupu Aotearoa Programme and the impact of mindset-focused learning on her future pathway. With support from Puatala, Fale progressed into university study and secured a Pacific Excellence Scholarship.