The journey to a stable, full-time career started for Epi Higgs with a path to Capital Training many years ago. Having left secondary school early, Capital Training offered her a second chance with a programme designed to complete NCEA Level …
For several years, like many students, Danni Love balanced her time between academia and the hustle of hospitality, working as a barista in Wellington’s cafes. By the time she had completed a Bachelor of Criminology and Sociology, followed up by …
Olivia’s journey is a testament to the power of determination and seizing opportunities. A year after completing secondary school, Olivia was seeking to jump-start her working career. At that time, she says, “I was not in a good situation – …
When Heather Dawson left school she went straight into the retail fabric trade, developing a successful career that spanned twenty years. Then, with the birth of her son, a change was needed as retail hours soon became unsuitable for raising …
Alex Tongakilo has built a career in working with people. The young dad of four went straight into the security sector after finishing secondary school. He spent four years working with the public in the Gold Coast’s top-notch hotels by …
Lisa Webling’s busy working life has included bar managing, veterinary nursing, and running her own flower shop business for over 18 years. Also heavily involved for many years in junior sport as a netball coordinator, she is the holder of …
Like many young people finishing secondary school, Maria Karini headed straight into university studies. However, she soon discovered it wasn’t a good fit for her at that time: “My generation, we’re slowly learning that we don’t need to follow the …
When Montana Peita left secondary school with no NCEA qualifications, she had no plan; “I made a silly decision to spend a year having fun and experiencing adult life, and being out of school, so I didn’t really take it …
After a successful career of 19 years in the hospitality sector, Hiria Iraia was ready for something new: “I’m in my thirties now, and I felt that I could do hospitality only for so long.” The after-effects of the worldwide …
As a teenaged parent, Kyle McLean spent many of his early adult years focused solely on caring for his young son. He worked as a vehicle groomer and panel beater in Australia briefly, but was otherwise unemployed for around four …
“I’m just so grateful for the training course.” – Luka When Luka Logologo left school, he followed his instincts towards a career path in helping and caring for people. Luka explains, “I thought I was going to be a nurse, …
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A trio of young friends are the latest success story for Capital Training’s Hospitality programme. Destiny Johns, Mikaila Stafford and Taylor Ward have been friends since aged 14 when they met at Heretaunga College. They recently completed a Hospitality course …
“There is a big change that happens when you go from being unemployed, especially unemployed for an extended period, to working… I feel like I do have a sense of purpose now.” – Declan Declan Walding was unemployed for almost …
Dione King has a wealth of life and work experience to call on but until now, gaining a role in a contact centre seemed out of reach even for the bubbly self-described “people person.” In previous careers, Dione has enjoyed …
Annie is kind-hearted, caring and calmly spoken. She has a helpful and reassuring nature you would want from someone in a time of need, which is what you want from someone in her new line of work as an emergency …
Manu Samoa battles the Maori All Blacks in the New Zealand capital as they build towards their all-important Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifier against Tonga in July! In what will be an epic game, Michael Alaalatoa captains a Manu Samoa …
Philippa Kenealy is a bubbly and bright person. As we were talking, even with her COVID mask on, you could see her smiling. She has a caring and incredibly positive demeanour. It is no wonder she has such great rapport …
Capital Training has been nominated for the 2021 People’s Choice Accessible Business Awards, for our continued work and support for those with dyslexia. As those with dyslexia are often left behind in traditional schooling systems, we have been recognised in …
Khaled Al-Ibrahim left his homeland for New Zealand over three years ago in search of a better life for him and his family, and to join his other Kiwi family members. His journey here was very tough financially, mentally, and …