Friendly, professional and really personable. They go out of their way to accommodate our needs. Any courses we have had from Gold Star have been good value and the students have really enjoyed them. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for awesome training.”
Sue Dunn, Gateway Co-ordinator/Assistant Career Advisor, St Dominic’s Catholic College, Auckland
“Gold Star Training has provided relevant experiences through their short courses, assisting our students to become more “work ready” with confidence and gain valuable credits. Ingrid has been very accommodating in a variety of ways, and you can plan with them, as their courses always run. We will continue to provide Gold Star Courses to appropriate students, thanks Ingrid”
Jan Connor, Careers Administrator, Mt Albert Grammar School
“Students that I have placed in the Gateway programme with Gold Star have succeeded in obtaining all the credits offered and, more importantly, gaining valuable experience in customer service and retail skills. I have seen them grow incredibly in confidence through being on the shop floor, interacting with customers and the staff. When I visit them, as I have just this week, it is really exciting for me to see how confident and enthusiastic they are, from the combination of the tutoring and theory provided by Gold Star, and the wonderful support and supervision of the Farmers Staff. As far as employment results there are at least four of my students who have subsequently been offered regular paid positions at Farmers that I can think of (off the top of my head), and many others who have gone on to gain employment at other stores/venues.”
“Our girls came back buzzing about how great your course was”
Ella Bold, Star Co-ordinator, Marist College, Auckland
“Professional, Approachable, Organised”
Gary Thurlby, Gateway Manager, Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei
“I have looked into into this programme and have decided that the Gateway programme offered by Ingrid at Gold Star Training is more in line with the type of support and standards I am looking for for my students. Many will be looking for employment in the next 12 months and it is important to me that I provide them with the best training possible that will facilitate their transition into the world of work. Ingrid has worked with my students, as well as many local and Auckland schools and I cannot falter the quality of the training she provides students or her professionalism.”
Muriel Willem, Vocational Pathways/Gateway/STAR Co-ordinator, He Matariki Teen Parent School, Whangarei
“I have had the chance to send students to Farmers for a couple of years now. All of the students who have worked at Farmers (Year 12 and Year 13 have gained confidence, knowledge and the skills to go forward in their lives in a productive manner. At least two of my students have acquired full time work at Farmers and others have had the chance to apply. I really felt reassured that they were being treated kindly and fairly while they did their placements. This is crucial for first time work experience that it goes smoothly.”
Mary Parkinson, Gateway Co-ordinator, Kelston Girls’ College, Auckland
“Our students at Auckland Grammar School really enjoyed this Barista course. The course was held at Espresso Engineers in Grey Lynn, which was a fantastic, light filled and modern space, with top of the line Espresso machines for our students use. Our tutor was professional, had fantastic energy and great rapport with the students. She went out of her way to match our students personalities and needs to the right cafe work experience. Thank you”
“Love your work Ingrd, people like you can change people’s lives. I think that out of the many courses she has taken part in, this has stood out the most for her”
Leo Tahitahi, Te Kura Maori o Nga Tapuwae, Auckland
“The students found Ingrid very easy to relate to, and she quickly gained their respect and confidence. Some of their comments were:
‘Very helpful’
‘very good at explaining’
‘consistent levels of knowledge’
‘useful information, and lots of it’
‘great handouts, easy to understand’
We would be happy to use Ingrid again in the future – she gave great service ad got results from some very non-confident students.”
Marilyn Newlove, Gateway Co-ordinator, Peter Glover, Gateway Teacher, Trish Bartlett, Gateway Admin, Mahurangi College
