ZEDUCATION

Mauora joined the Te Whānau o Waipareira Employment Hub shy and unsure. Through Zeducation’s practical workshops she built confidence, learned time management and real-world budgeting, and stepped outside her comfort zone—gaining the habits and direction to move toward work or further study.

Avi, 18, entered tech via Spark Foundation’s five-week Turama Pathway with Zeducation’s Voyage to Success support. Practical soft-skills training turned first-day nerves into confidence—part of a programme where 5 of 8 participants secured tech roles.

Te Whānau o Waipareira and Zeducation are empowering Māori and Pasifika rangatahi in Auckland with work-ready and personal development skills. Since January 2025, over 40 young people have taken part in 30+ practical workshops covering communication, critical thinking, teamwork, digital literacy, and financial capability—helping them step confidently into education or employment.

After moving to Auckland, Simone Uhatafi struggled to find work—until a TikTok video led him to Zeducation’s Voyage to Success programme. Now, with renewed confidence and the right tools, he’s ready to turn challenges into opportunities.

Over three years, Zeducation helped co-design and deliver Hikohiko Te Uira, a transformative digital skills programme that trained over 1,000 Māori and Pasifika learners across Aotearoa, Samoa, and Tonga. From Excel to AI, the programme built confidence, career readiness, and cultural connection—proving what’s possible when training reflects the people it serves.

Kumi, a mother of seven, struggled to find work—until she joined Zeducation’s Voyage to Success programme. With 1-on-1 support and a community of learners like her, she’s now confident, connected, and career-ready.

After moving from Kiribati to New Zealand, Yvette Teauli faced the uncertainty of starting over. Through Zeducation’s Voyage to Success Programme, she gained the skills, confidence, and support needed to pursue her passion for healthcare. Now, with job offers in hand and a new sense of purpose, Yvette’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when we invest in Pacific talent.

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