Growing up in El Salvador, Eric Alvarez dreamt of becoming a police officer. It has taken perseverance to get to where he is, but today Eric Alvarez is a fully-fledged constable, based in Rotorua. Eric was able to realise his dream after events …
A joint English Language Partners and New Zealand Red Cross initiative in Nelson is giving former refugees the freedom – and employability – of being able to take to the open road. One of the first things Luis Godoy will …
A ‘happy accident’ led to Gerald and Maricel Dailisan moving to New Zealand, to bring in-demand skills to the dairy industry. Support from English Language Partners is helping them settle into Kiwi life. Gerald and Maricel Dailisan are both students at English classes set …
CAL ISUZU in Hamilton is New Zealand’s number one Isuzu truck dealership. They employ 76 staff; some required to do specialist work to keep the big rigs on the road. Workplace English skills are an important part of the role. Umesh …
Yiju offer advice for investment and living in New Zealand. Their staff often felt they didn’t understand why a situation had failed when dealing with Kiwi customers and businesses. Cue English Language Partners! Auckland Central manager Eve Price ran a …
Problem: Do you explain something or give instructions only to find half an hour later, that no one is doing what you asked? Do health and safety near misses go unreported? Do you sometimes hear the sound of crickets instead …
Our Work Talk course has helped many new migrants to get a ‘foot in the door’ – and even land their first NZ job! As Napier woman, Joanne Song says: “After that course, I had a new way of thinking.” …
While New Zealand’s welcome for refugees is warm, our nation’s employers are less inclusive when it comes to offering jobs to newcomers from other countries. With persistent reports of skills shortages by employers, and a government commitment to increasing New …
An apprenticeship is an excellent way for new migrants to enter the New Zealand workforce, earning while they learn on the way to a recognised trade qualification. Some building and construction apprenticeship applicants struggle to get into or complete a …
Former Myanmar refugees are learning new skills and English on the job with a Nelson insulation company. “Hi, I’m Johnsy Johnsy. I’m from Absolute Energy and I’ve come to install your insulation.” The greeting is simple, but it shows how …
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