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Youth Futures Trust

The Hawke’s Bay Youth Futures Trust aims to provide leadership, strategic direction and a co-ordinated response to youth employment and training across the Hawke’s Bay. The Trust also facilitates engagement and co-ordinates with key stakeholders including young people, schools, service providers, training/education providers, iwi and employers.

Founded in 2012, the Hawke’s Bay Youth Futures Trust was formed with the vision to achieve the goal of 100% of Hawke’s Bay youth (17 - 24 years of age) in employment, training or education.  The trust is supported administratively by Hastings District Council staff.

Hawke’s Bay has one of the highest NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) rates in the country, a situation recognised both locally and by central government. In 2012, the issue prompted the formation of the Hawke’s Bay Youth Futures Trust, the purpose of which was to have all young people aged 16 to 24 in the region employed or in education or training, with a particular emphasis on those in extra need of a helping hand. Since that time the trust has guided and supported efforts in this area, which along with central government funding support through He Poutama Rangatahi, has resulted in the establishment of programmes and pathways for our local young people.

Support the Scholarship

If you would like to donate to the Annie Aranui Scholarship (any amount small or large welcome), please deposit this directly into the HB Youth Futures Trust bank account: 03-1518-0183133-00 noting that it is for the Annie Aranui Scholarship.

Trustees:

Chair - James Truman
Kaiwhakahere, Tumu Timbers Limited

To'osavili Nigel Bickle
Chief Executive, Hastings District Council

Talalelei Taufale
Pacific Health Development Manager, Hawke’s Bay District Health Board

Hamish Whyte
Chief Executive, Furnware

Paul Hursthouse
Manager, Business Relationship Unit and Trades Academy, Eastern Institute of Technology

Sarah-Jo Barley
Managing Director, The Development Hub

The trustees also receive support from the representatives from Ministry of Social Development and Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga.

The Trustees are committed, in attaining its purposes to:

  • Inspiring people to reach their full potential
  • Working cooperatively with others in the youth employment area
  • Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
  • Respecting and implementing the dual heritage of the partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and,
  • Respecting the cultural diversity of people and encouraging young people from all nationalities to utilise the Trust’s facilities and services.

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