Employer Testimonials

"We are full of admiration for this Programme, and to experience first hand the talent of these young school leavers, gives much hope for the future of Christchurch. Of the 6 people who have completed their Scholarship with the Christchurch Engine Center, 4 are now on the permanent staff and all continuing with their tertiary studies. The others decided to move on into different industries but all enjoyed their time in the aviation maintenance industry and departed on good terms. We are also very impressed by the coordination of this Programme, especially the continued site visiting and regular liaison with all students and our Company mentors. The Christchurch Engine Centre will be a strong supporter of the Launchpad programme into the foreseeable future."

Arthur Cotton – Human Resource – Christchurch Engine Centre

"This firm employs six young people who have completed a Launchpad scholarship and one who is currently involved in her scholarship year. All of those mentioned are very competent and a valuable part of our workforce. In addition to those current employees, we have also been privileged to have played a part in training a further seven young women, one who has gone on to complete a law degree, one became a legal executive, two are legal secretaries and three have secretarial positions within the city. We are proud of all their achievements.

We recommend Launchpad as a quality programme. It was designed as an alternative option for young school leavers and has become an important resource for well-trained administrative workers within Christchurch."

Jan Crooks – General Manager - Mortlock McCormack Law

"What is unique about this initiative is that it has emerged from within the business sector with the legal, accounting and financial sectors actively contributing to job creation and training."

Mayor Gary Moore – Christchurch City

"We believe that it will provide candidates with opportunities that might not be so accessible if they weren't part of such a programme."

Deborah Godman, Senior HR Advisor – Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu