Upskill employment and training scheme
The Upskill West Coast project funds have been fully invested and the project concluded in August 2024.
Since commencing in 2020, Upskill has worked with over 360 businesses and supported over 900 people into new full-time employment, with well over half receiving fully funded recognised industry qualifications.
Targeting skills shortage areas across the region, working with employers and employees to create sustainable employment opportunities, and develop current staff to keep both people and businesses in the region.
The Upskill project was supported by The Ministry of Social Development and funded by the Provincial Growth Fund until August 2024.
Business support stories
Upskill West Coast takes home EDNZ Award
Development West Coast took home the award for ‘Best practice for Collaboration’ at the recent Economic Development New Zealand Awards for the Upskill West Coast project.
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Backpackers reopens
Support from Upskill West Coast helps Montrose Backpackers come out of hibernation.
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Elevating EV expertise on the Coast
R B Devlin Auto Electrical, with the support of Upskill West Coast, upgraded their team's skills with Level 5 EV qualifications.
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Support helps save time, energy and money
Over the past year, McMullan ITM has collaborated with DWC's Upskill Employment and Training team, finding the partnership to be both efficient and beneficial.
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Transforming the Coast one garden at a time
DWC business support services help Greymouth business, Grounded Garden Services, build capabilities and grow.
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Support a 'God-send' for new dental clinic
Support from Upskill West Coast enables internationally-recognised experts to train the Hoki Dental team with cutting-edge processes.
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Support helps reshape family business
Upskill West Coast helps Glacier Country Helicopters get the training to diversify their business.
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Liddell Contracting upskilling staff
Upskill support enables Greymouth business to bring industry recognised welding trainers into their workshop to train staff.
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