About Us
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ABOUT US
Taupō Pathways is an innovative initiative designed to enhance employment options, opportunities and outcomes for young people in the Taupō District. Through the building of strong connections and relationships with educators and employers, Taupō Pathways will provide young people with the skills and experience they need to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Taupō Pathways will also offer support and guidance to young people as they transition from education to work, helping them to overcome any barriers they may face along the way.
OUR STRATEGY IS GUIDED BY OUR VISION, PURPOSE, AND VALUES
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Ma Mihi Vision
All our young people achieving their potential for meaningful lives.
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Kaupapa Purpose
Leading initiatives and programmes that advance education, training, employment and positive activities for young people.
Value:
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Integrity Kounga
We are trusted to do what's right
Value:
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Collaboration Ngātahitanga
We work with others to get results
Value:
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Impact Whakaaweawe
We make a difference
Value:
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Community Manaakitanga
We care
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HOW WE HELP THE COMMUNITY?
Our programmes provide:
- Platforms to encourage community collaboration as we all have a part to play in the success of our young people, which in turn helps the economy.
- Employers to connect with young people, to help not only the community, but the economy as well.
- Encouraging community collaboration for the benefit of all
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Gaeleen Wilkie
Manager
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Katherine Atkins
Youth Facilitator
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Luke Stevens
Youth Facilitator
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Shauni Van Den Berg
Youth Facilitator
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Sara Field
Youth Facilitator
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Sharon Griffin
Administrator
Board of Trustees
Name | Position | Sector |
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Chris Whale | Chairperson | Infrastructure |
Philippa Simmonds | Secretary | Kahui Ako |
Andrew Lilburn | Treasurer | Taupō Council of Social Services |
Marcel Manders | Trustee | Management, Engineering and Military |
Mathew Fletcher | Trustee | Infrastructure |
Brenda Ronke | Trustee | Taupō-nui-a-Tia College |
Andrea Mertens | Trustee | Tauhara College |
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