HOW TRAINING HAS HELPED ME

Interviews

Check out our latest videos from young people taking advantage of retail training opportunities:

Curtis, Mitre 10 Mega

David Adkins

Curtis is currently working towards the management level certificate, The National Certificate in Retail Level 4. He has also completed the Level 2 and 3 qualifications.

Curtis believes the qualifications have made him more knowledgeable and organise and given him a confidence boost. They have allowed him to develop systems and processes within his area at Mitre 10 Mega.

Nikolas Kissel, New Zealand Rockshop:

David AdkinsNikolas is currently working towards the Retail Modern Apprenticeship. He has just been named Retail Modern Apprentice of the Year for 2008. "Winning the Retail Modern Apprenticeship is a big honour and proves to myself and other retailers, that hard work pays off and is recognised." He says.

Nikolas sees a bright future for himself in the retail industry as he strives to be the branch manager at the Christchurch Rockshop. "This is my goal and I am working towards it. The apprenticeship has given me the skills and certificates I need to move higher in my job." he says. "I have learnt a much more in-depth approach to retail, customer satisfaction and gained a large amount of knowledge on how to better myself at my job, my responsibilities and keeping customers happy consistently."