HOST STUDENTS AND BECOME A ‘FIRST-CHOICE’ EMPLOYERAs evident in the Department of Labour’s June <strong>2005</strong> Market Report, the intensity of New Zealand’sjob market is making it increasingly difficult for companies to recruit suitably-skilled staff (ashighlighted in Where to and How?). Participation in <strong>Workchoice</strong> Day can position your companyas the ‘first-choice’ for future employees.Other benefits of participation include:• Develop or continue a role in supporting community initiatives, demonstrating to students, schoolsand the New Zealand’s business sector your organisation’s commitment to the future growth ofthe nation.• Increase the profile of your organisation.• Allow your staff the opportunity to share their passion for their jobs.• Hosting fee is 100% tax deductible.<strong>WORKCHOICE</strong> DAY 2006 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMEOur partnership programme is integral to the overall success of <strong>Workchoice</strong> Day. Recognition andthanks must go to our <strong>2005</strong> partners and providers for their support and commitment to theprogramme. The <strong>Trust</strong> (which operates as a not-for-profit organisation) needs to raise substantialfunding on top of its current income to be able to operate effectively, further develop its regionaland Explorer programmes and launch the website.In the true definition of partner, we are looking to companies who value their association with<strong>Workchoice</strong> Day to increase their level of involvement by maximising the programme’s benefits.2006 <strong>Workchoice</strong> Day Partners will be encouraged to promote their involvement to theirstakeholders and employees; offered the opportunity to host unlimited numbers of studentsthroughout the year; participate as online-mentors to students via the <strong>Workchoice</strong> Day website, inaddition to traditional sponsorship benefits.Three main categories are available, Leading, Supporting and Providers. Please do not hesitate tocontact Kathy McCombe at the <strong>Workchoice</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> to discuss your organisation’s increased supportand involvement.HOSTING FEE PACKAGESThe <strong>Trust</strong> has adjusted the structure of the hosting fee to encourage companies and organisationsto host regionally. Packages are available on an individual, multiple and national basis.Employers have the opportunity of hosting two groups of 20 students (morning and afternoon) onTuesday 16 May 2006.Please contact Kathy McCombe for further information on 0800 931 080 or emailkathymccombe@ workchoice.co.nz
2006 WHERE TO AND HOW?Twelve years on and 100,000 students later, isproof that the benefits <strong>Workchoice</strong> Day offers isembraced by schools, businesses andorganisations nationwide. The <strong>Workchoice</strong><strong>Trust</strong> is still supported by 45% of the foundingcompanies who first hosted students and everyyear an average of 50 new companies join theprogramme.Where to for 2006? This question has manyanswers. Never before has the <strong>Workchoice</strong> Dayprogramme been more important than in today’slabour shortage market. Industry is constantlytelling us that the skill shortage is across the boardand the concerns they have in filling jobvacancies. This is backed by Department ofLabour statistics and the forecast for the future islooking no better. We encourage businesses andorganisations to profile themselves as a ‘firstchoice’employer through the <strong>Workchoice</strong> Dayprogramme. Involvement in <strong>Workchoice</strong> Daycan be an introduction to an ongoing relationshipwith students and schools through our website(currently under development) in the way ofmentoring and work experience programmes.<strong>WORKCHOICE</strong> DAY <strong>2005</strong> DEMAND v HOSTING STATISTICSEvery year an average of 55,000 studentsleave school, our nation’s future workforcerequires direction to where the real jobs are.The <strong>Workchoice</strong> Day programme continuallyfails to meet student demand in the areas ofhospitality, health, engineering and trades (seechart below) and yet figures from Departmentof Labour statistics show that these are theareas that are high growth in New Zealand.Below are some interesting facts and figuresfrom recent Labour Department reports.• An injection of government funding in landtransport spending puts added pressure onthe road construction industry that alreadyare working to full capacity. One estimatesuggests the workforce needs to grow bymore than 3,000 employees nationally (aneed for almost 1,700 workers in theAuckland region alone). Demand willincrease in areas of engineers, projectmanagers and machine operators (includingheavy truck drivers).• Tourism is the country’s number-one exportearner, with earnings of $7.4 billion in 2003.In 2004, New Zealand had a record high ofIndustry Student Demand Demand met by(% of overall demand) hosting companiesHospitality 40% 15%Design/Drama 12% 2%Health 10% 6%Commerce/Law 8% 14%Trades 10% 15%Media/Advertising 6% 6%Science/Technology/Engineering 10% 8%Manufacturing 2% 8%Other 2% 26%The above demonstrates the need to attract hosting organisations in particularto the areas of hospitality, health and engineering. It also displays the needto profile job opportunities in sectors which may have a low-profile to schoolleavers as possible career-paths. This is demonstrated above with trades andmanufacturing sectors.2.35 million international visitors. The stronggrowth is forecast to continue as more visitorsplace increased pressure on tourism industryresources and reinforces the need for a largerworkforce. By 2010 there will be an extra16,440 full time equivalent positionsavailable, comprising of 5,800 inaccommodation, food and beverage; 4,280in transport (mainly air); 620 in activities, toursand services and 5,740 in other tourismrelatedsectors.• Health still records shortages in all areas butparticularly in registered nurses, caregiversand social workers. The Department ofLabour are presently working on reportsrelating to healthcare trends, needs andfuture funding. This information will beavailable later in the year.In short, industry must take responsibility for labourshortages, and the <strong>Workchoice</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> offerssupport by managing programmes nationwide.To find out more about hosting students and thedevelopment of our website call KathyMcCombe on 0800 931 080.<strong>WORKCHOICE</strong> DAY - WHO PARTICIPATES?• 9,000 school students nationally(16% of the 55,000 total annual school leavers)• Secondary schools (approximately 70%)• Leading and supporting partners• 350 organisations nationally, sector breakdown as follows:• Manufacturing• Banking/finance/insurance• Health• Logistics• Trades• Construction/Engineering• Government• Utilities• Retail• Personal Services• Business services (ie accounting, legal)
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