Carpentry graduate Jo enjoyed the hands-on nature of her studies, and the support from her tutors and fellow students.
Jo
Engineering trades
Engineering trades graduate Tyrone Hellyer works at EPL in Christchurch. His studies gave him a 'foot in the door' to gaining an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner.
Tyrone Hellyer
Electrical trades
Blair Chamberlain says doing a pre-trade course at Ara helped him get an apprenticeship.