Blowing Our Trumpet

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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Emerge Annual Report 2011

Emerge Supported Employment Trust Held our Annual General Meeting on Monday 7th November 2011 Please click the following link for a a PDF copy of the report  Emerge Annual Report 2011

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Kellyanne.
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Work experience turns into the real thing

WCC Article             Freyberg Pool manager Rowan Cordwell with long–serving employee Richard Bruce.  Please click the link above to read more about Emerge’s work with the Wellington Cit Council. (Used with permission by the Wellington City Council)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Kellyanne.
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A word from our Chair – Chris

I have spent most of my life professional life in and around business and local government, more recently working on economic development activities in Wellington and Porirua. I am deeply committed to the health and wellbeing of the wider community, and how we might grow wealth and jobs for all of the people living in our region. I was approached… Continue reading A word from our Chair – Chris

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Kellyanne.
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