Information for parents, family and whanau
Industry training v Modern Apprenticeships
A Modern Apprenticeship
- is aimed at people between 16 and 21 years old
- includes the support of a Modern Apprenticeship co-ordinator who checks the Modern Apprentice’s progress on a regular basis
- Modern Apprenticeships are only available in 32 industries – contact the industry training organisation (ITO) in charge or Modern Apprenticeship co-ordinator for more information about the opportunities.
Industry training
- is generally open to people of all ages
- has no assigned person who checks the industry trainees process on a regular basis – it depends on their own initiative
- can be done in all industries covered by an industry training organisation (ITO).
- Most ITOs have a website about their industry
If your child does not qualify for a Modern Apprenticeship they might still be able to do industry training.
Contact the relevant Industry Training Organisation (ITO) to find out more about the options available to your child.
