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WECA is turning 20!

WECA is turning 20!

This year we mark 20 Years of Waikato Engineering Careers Association. Together with loyal members and supporters we've been fostering a vibrant and sustainable engineering sector by attracting and developing engineers of the future for two decades. That's worth celebrating! We are busy planning a celebration dinner...

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Engineering in Action 2023

Engineering in Action 2023

WECA Employers are invited to open their doors to the Engineers of the Future, and their teachers, for Engineering in Action 2023 on Tuesday May 16th. As the first EIA since 2021, we're aiming for a record number of schools and businesses, so please get involved! EIA23 is an opportunity for keen Years 12 and Year 13...

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Industry voice wanted – transform vocational education

Industry voice wanted – transform vocational education

Are you interested in being part of the transformation of vocational education in our sector? Do you want to transform workforce planning and development? Your unique view can help guide our industry’s Workforce Development Council in implementing new concepts and initiatives. Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development...

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WECA AGM 2022

WECA's 2022 AGM was held this week at Wintec Rotokauri. It was great to see some of our members there and catch up on the year that was! Click here to read the Annual Report for 2021/2022.  

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WECA Chair’s Report 2022

"It is my pleasure to present my third and final report from the chair as we head towards the conclusion of another year of challenge and change for Waikato employers in the engineering sector, as the global and local economy climbs out of the crater left by Covid-19.   There is no instruction manual setting out...

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WECA Members: Have Your Say

WECA Members: Have Your Say

Calls for expressions of interest Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council is set to commence the standard review for Mechanical Engineering - which will look at approximately 249 standards. Therefore, they are looking for subject matter experts to bring their expertise to this review. To register, please fill out...

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