Advertisement Tokoroa local aims to create brighter futures through business The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us that life can be unpredictable but one Tokoroa local believes we can regain control of our future through the power of tertiary education. "The Wnanga seemed like a really good place, where the focus is on keeping Mori principle's and traditional values alive in the education system to ensure a better outcome for all." Vera Rabe, is a kaiako (teacher) at Te Wnanga o Aotearoa's (TWOA) Tokoroa campus, teaching Smart Steps to Business programme, which will begin in July, the At 45 years old, Vera has run a couple of small businesses so understands the challenges that come with it. "We're seeing so much going on in the world and instead of feeling hopeless or helpless, I want to see people get into business so they have the opportunity Through her own experiences and by sharing her business knowledge, Vera hopes she can guide tauira (students) on their own path to success in the to take control of their own lives and future." business world. Originally from South Africa, Vera has seen disadvantages imposed on people through lack of education and support and after 12 years in New Zealand she has seen glimpses of the same thing happening here. "I'm hopeful that what I can share could motivate or inspire others to take a chance and do something they have always dreamed of. It will be a supportive environment with like minded people and that's how one can grow and learn." Passionate about seeing people create their own success through education, Vera decided it was time to use her 25 years of experience in adult education to give back to her local community and teach business through TWoA. For more information or to enrol in the Smart Steps to Business programme in Tokoroa or throughout Aotearoa, visit www.twoa.ac.nz Do you have a business idea? Learn how to identify, evaluate and plan for the launch of your business. You'll also learn everything required to build on your idea and assess its feasibility before launching your business in the market. Smart Steps to Business Level 3 Apply now Te Wnanga o Aotearoa Advertisement Tokoroa local aims to create brighter futures through business The Covid - 19 pandemic has shown us that life can be unpredictable but one Tokoroa local believes we can regain control of our future through the power of tertiary education . " The Wnanga seemed like a really good place , where the focus is on keeping Mori principle's and traditional values alive in the education system to ensure a better outcome for all . " Vera Rabe , is a kaiako ( teacher ) at Te Wnanga o Aotearoa's ( TWOA ) Tokoroa campus , teaching Smart Steps to Business programme , which will begin in July , the At 45 years old , Vera has run a couple of small businesses so understands the challenges that come with it . " We're seeing so much going on in the world and instead of feeling hopeless or helpless , I want to see people get into business so they have the opportunity Through her own experiences and by sharing her business knowledge , Vera hopes she can guide tauira ( students ) on their own path to success in the to take control of their own lives and future . " business world . Originally from South Africa , Vera has seen disadvantages imposed on people through lack of education and support and after 12 years in New Zealand she has seen glimpses of the same thing happening here . " I'm hopeful that what I can share could motivate or inspire others to take a chance and do something they have always dreamed of . It will be a supportive environment with like minded people and that's how one can grow and learn . " Passionate about seeing people create their own success through education , Vera decided it was time to use her 25 years of experience in adult education to give back to her local community and teach business through TWoA . For more information or to enrol in the Smart Steps to Business programme in Tokoroa or throughout Aotearoa , visit www.twoa.ac.nz Do you have a business idea ? Learn how to identify , evaluate and plan for the launch of your business . You'll also learn everything required to build on your idea and assess its feasibility before launching your business in the market . Smart Steps to Business Level 3 Apply now Te Wnanga o Aotearoa