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flag New Zealand's Earn as You Learn program expands to boost manufacturing graduates from 17 to 100–150 annually by 2027.

flag A New Zealand government-backed pilot program connecting high school students with manufacturers for paid, hands-on training has expanded after achieving over 80% completion rates and high employer retention. flag Launched in February 2025 in Waikato, the Earn as You Learn initiative, now growing to the Hutt Valley and Canterbury in 2026 and Auckland in 2027, aims to increase annual manufacturing graduates from 17 to 100–150 by 2027. flag Students earn a Level Three NZ Certificate while working three days a week with advanced manufacturers. flag The program addresses skilled labor shortages in a sector contributing 8% to GDP and supporting 60% of exports, with strong support from industry, educators, and government.

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