Blowing Our Trumpet

Trustee Focus – Joanna Maling

Hello, my name is Joanna Maling. I have been on the board of Emerge Supported Employment Trust since 2008. I have found this to be a huge learning experience and one I’ve really benefited from. Originally I was a client of Emerge and then I found employment in the disability sector, an area I am very familiar with having grown… Continue reading Trustee Focus – Joanna Maling

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Kellyanne.
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Rob and Mandy Fordyce

Rob and Mandy are true believers, and strong advocates for supported employment. When asked why they choose to employ people with disabilities in their business, Mandy simply asked “Why not?” They both feel that this is a section of the community that not many employers are taking an interest in as employees. When asked what got them interested in the first… Continue reading Rob and Mandy Fordyce

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Kellyanne.
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Trustee Focus – Janet Dixon

Mel Bogard, another parent and I decided that although our children had been mostly included in school they were about to leave and all that seemed to waiting for them was segregated ‘day bases’. We decided that ‘real jobs, with real people and real money’ was our dream. So we founded Emerge. The last eleven years on the Board have… Continue reading Trustee Focus – Janet Dixon

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Kellyanne.
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Bordeaux Bakery

This year, four Emerge transition students have had the opportunity to participate in work experiences at the fabulous Bordeaux Bakery on Thorndon Quay. Café manager Olga says the work environment at Bordeaux allows young people with an experience of disability to become adaptable to different situations, increasing their confidence through engaging with the public. One student said – “I did… Continue reading Bordeaux Bakery

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Kellyanne.
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Hiremaster

Jason’s Interview with Richard Johnson, Catering & Events National Manager . What do you guys do at Hiremaster? We hire out everything for events and parties; we also help to plan and create events. We do both corporate and personal events, from a big 1000 glass government function to a 50 glass 21st. How long have you guys been in operation and… Continue reading Hiremaster

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Kellyanne.
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