{"id":17632,"date":"2025-05-23T04:21:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T03:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/nz\/?p=17632"},"modified":"2025-10-24T00:00:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T23:00:32","slug":"apprenticeships-reflect-our-true-values-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/nz\/news\/apprenticeships-reflect-our-true-values-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Apprenticeships reflect our TRUE Values in action"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section \n        id=\"block_acf-block-6837a0392f021\" \n        class=\"text-[#475467] prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        px-4 py-8 md:px-8 rounded-3xl\"\n        style=\"background-color: #FEFAF9;\"\n    >\n        <p>As part of the OCS family, 1M is backing the next generation of skilled tradespeople through its growing apprenticeship programme \u2014 creating career opportunities for Aotearoa\u2019s workforce while delivering the consistent, high-quality service our customers count on.<\/p>\n<p>With 12 apprentices currently in training across mechanical building services, HVAC and refrigeration, the programme reflects our shared commitment to investing in people and doing business the right way. Apprentices learn on the job, gaining hands-on experience alongside qualified colleagues, while progressing through structured, accredited training delivered by Competenz.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not just filling roles \u2014 we\u2019re building people up,\u201d says Operations Service Manager Narvin Permal. \u201cOur apprentices are trained in our systems, on live customer sites, which means they develop the technical and professional skills we need to deliver trusted service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>These apprenticeships are a practical expression of our TRUE Values.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trust<\/strong>: Apprentices are trained to the highest quality and safety standards from day one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respect<\/strong>: The programme supports career development for people from all walks of life \u2014 from school-leavers to career-changers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unity<\/strong>: Learning happens as part of a wider team, where everyone\u2019s contribution is valued.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empowerment<\/strong>: Apprentices are given the tools, support and real-world experience to build successful careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section x-data=\"video\" id=\"block_acf-block-6837a0392f047\" class=\"grid gap-4\">\n                    <picture>\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/edc5a8f9-54e3-47a2-8e29-21575ea66071\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/edc5a8f9-54e3-47a2-8e29-21575ea66071\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/edc5a8f9-54e3-47a2-8e29-21575ea66071\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center rounded-3xl\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/picture>\n                    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section \n        id=\"block_acf-block-6837a0392f07b\" \n        class=\"text-[#475467] prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        px-4 py-8 md:px-8 rounded-3xl\"\n        style=\"background-color: #FEFAF9;\"\n    >\n        <p>Albert Khou, nearing completion of his apprenticeship, says the opportunity has helped him grow professionally and personally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBefore starting, I had no experience and not much confidence. Now I\u2019ve built strong technical and communication skills and feel ready to take the next step.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Third-year apprentice Akashdeep Singh adds, \u201cEvery day is different, and the senior technicians are generous with their time and knowledge. It\u2019s made a huge difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The current cohort includes two adult apprentices who have retrained from other industries \u2014 a reflection of the inclusive, future-focused culture that <a href=\"https:\/\/1m.co.nz\/\">1M<\/a> and OCS share.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople who\u2019ve worked elsewhere bring maturity, motivation and transferable skills,\u201d says Contracts Manager Byron Keppler. \u201cThat kind of diversity strengthens our business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While all current apprentices are male, work is underway to encourage more women into technical roles \u2014 part of our broader effort to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the many ways we\u2019re helping make people and places the best they can be \u2014 for our colleagues, customers, and communities.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the OCS family, 1M is backing the next generation of skilled tradespeople through its growing apprenticeship programme \u2014 creating career opportunities for Aotearoa\u2019s workforce while delivering the consistent, high-quality service our customers count on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":10000022280,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,43,19],"tags":[193,53],"country":[224],"class_list":["post-17632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","category-new-business-win","category-news-type","tag-leadership","tag-our-people","country-new-zealand"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - 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