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.

Zeducation proudly supported Spark Foundation’s five-week internship by delivering soft skills training and pastoral care through our Voyage to Success programme. With a focus on confidence, assertiveness, and resilience, five out of eight rangatahi secured jobs—proving that the right support creates real opportunity.

Richie Aholelei didn’t grow up with much—but he built everything with discipline. In this raw, inspiring interview, the founder of Kura Cares Charity shares how showing up daily turned pain into purpose. Learn how consistency, mindset, and grit helped him rise—and how you can do the same.

Shane Moka manages 30,000 birds a year. But it was a quiet conversation with his wife that changed how he manages his time. Discover how one simple Excel course with Zeducation gave him a major edge—and why he’s now smiling from ear to ear.