Make the most out of your time at school, chose Top of the South Trades Academy
Check out our programmesThe Top of the South Trades Academy is opening doors for students like you, who want to stay at school but are ready to start training for a real job.
If you’re accepted into the Trades Academy, you’ll be able to stay at school completing NCEA, while at the same time working towards a qualification in a trade of your choice.
If you’re accepted into the Trades Academy, you’ll be able to stay at school completing NCEA, while at the same time working towards a qualification in a trade of your choice.
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"If you think you know what Trades is......think again"
“…I enjoy it, like, heaps. I usually count down the school days for this (Trades Academy day)…”
“…I would definitely recommend trades for other students. Its out of the classroom…”
“… because it gives you insight into different career paths…”
Read the personal accounts of our graduates and current students.
Would you like to know more?
If this sounds like you, get in touch with your Trades Academy Co-ordinator at your school or check out our training courses.
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