Erin Kerekere and Maddison Tilden have recently completed a retail, customer service training programme with hands on, practical opportunities.

The training has a particular food and food safety focus and provides a wide range of skills - managing themselves, working with others, theory training and creates a sense of pride and self-belief. Both students now have experience in a busy workplace environment and are more prepared to take on new challenges. They also have gained a range of NCEA credits.