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From 6 October 2025, all final-year Fees Free information and support has moved to Inland Revenue. If you’re looking for information about Fees Free eligibility, applications, or have questions about this government funding, please visit ird.govt.nz/fees-free where you’ll find the most current details and support.

Shane Steel's career path shows what's possible in the electrical trades. Starting with pre-trade training in 2007, he built a successful electrical business before becoming a full-time tutor. His journey from student to business owner to educator demonstrates the diverse career opportunities available in the electrical industry.

Meet the women leaders driving change in trades training. Di Lithgow, Toni Talijancich, and Margaret Moala are breaking barriers and building communities in industries traditionally dominated by men. Their leadership is helping create real change, with Skills Group seeing record numbers of female apprentices entering the trades.

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Duncan as Head of Delivery within the Skills Trades Training leadership team.

A cutting-edge $4.5 million Skills Hub has opened in Auckland's Highbrook, featuring state-of-the-art electrical training facilities. The 3,300-square-metre campus combines theory and practice in custom-designed workshop classrooms, supporting the growing demand for skilled electricians across Auckland.

We are excited to announce the opening of our second South Island training facility in Hornby, Christchurch.