Youth
Our youth are the future leaders of our region and Vision Manawatu recognises the need for on-going investment in our young people.
We need to ensure our youth are engaged in education, training or work to achieve the goals we have set ourselves in the Regional Development Strategy. In order to do this Vision Manawatu collaborates with other organisations dealing with youth to develop positive outcomes for all involved.
Integrated Education Guardian Group
The Integrated Education Guardian Group (IEGG) facilitates a coordinated approach to education in the Manawatu.
Formed by Vision Manawatu in 2003, this group consists of representatives from the region's four major tertiary education providers, in addition to complementary service providers and key stakeholders.
Student City
Student City is a city for students.
Under the guidance of IEGG, the Student City campaign attracts and maintains Palmerston North's vibrant student population, positioning the city as a destination of choice for both domestic and international students.
Young Enterprise Scheme
Innovative programmes and resources developed by the Young Enterprise Trust (formerly Enterprise New Zealand Trust) inspire, educate and transform students into budding entrepreneurs through hands-on enterprise exercises.
Starting at primary school and continuing right through secondary education, Young Enterprise Trust programmes encourage students to take ownership, use initiative and develop financial literacy that will set them up for life.
Trade Connections
Trade Connections inspires people under 25 to consider training and employment in the trades and applied technology sectors.
It's a service raising awareness of lesser-known trades, informing young people of their options and linking local businesses with eager apprentices.
Project Possum
Project Possum is a new Vision Manawatu initiative, providing greater opportunities for youth to stay in the Manawatu.
Under this initiative, youth will learn fur-harvesting skills allowing them to participate in the lucrative possum/merino market.
Internships
Many tertiary courses allow for practical experience within the course content.
This provides students with real world experience to apply their academic theory to practical experience comes in a variety of formats from internships to projects to business visits, each being tailored for the individual course. There are significant benefits for businesses in participating in an internship program, including getting fresh new thinking on projects.
