by Kirk Sargent | Sep 16, 2022 | Events, News, Work Experience
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2022 Auckland Bioengineering Institute Brings Virtual Internships to Life A pillar of First Foundation’s unique support is to give scholars an opportunity to experience the working world so they can see potential pathways for themselves. We...
by Tarin Persson | Aug 18, 2022 | Alumni, Case studies, Work Experience
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2022 A hand-up helped Sammy rise and rise Sammy Hughes is a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Fellows, Chair and Founder of Nōna Te Ao Charitable Trust, and Senior Manager in the Consulting Division at EY. It’s a world away from where he may have...
by Tarin Persson | May 10, 2022 | Article, Mentoring, Work Experience
PUBLISHED MAY 2022 First Foundation turns on practical help Like all scholars, Shaniyah Munroe, Gawith Dean Scholar 2020, has had to manage many changes in starting university during the pandemic. A trusting mentor relationship and practical meaningful support from...
by Tarin Persson | Feb 27, 2022 | Article, News, Work Experience
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2022 Virtual internships offer real-world experience Work experience is a pillar of First Foundation’s programme because it makes such a difference to future success. As the pandemic continues to disrupt workplaces everywhere, Virtual Internships...
by Tarin Persson | Oct 27, 2021 | Alumni, Article, Mentoring, Work Experience
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2021 Decades of difference Ali Farid was part of the first cohort of First Foundation Scholars 23 years ago. When we caught up with him, he was thrilled to hear the programme’s impact is greater than ever. Ali says being a First Foundation scholar...
by Kirk Sargent | Sep 29, 2021 | Events, Work Experience
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2021 Whaanau Frying Pan Food nurtures and connects us across cultures and places. It’s also one of life’s greatest pleasures! That’s why we decided to bring together our Mentors and Scholars to share our favourite meals. Watch the video...
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