The National Road Carriers Association (NRC) is teaming up with Manawatu-based Talent Central to assist people whose jobs have been impacted by COVID-19.
The partnership will help workers connect with new employment opportunities within the transport industry and will also help with any additional training needed.
NRC represents 1800 members who collectively operate 16,000 trucks throughout New Zealand. It provides professional support to its members. Talent Central fosters collaboration between education and business communities.
NRC members include anyone from a single truck or courier van operator, through to large transport operators transporting everything from fresh fruit to LPG. Associated industry businesses can also become members of NRC.
It has previously worked with Talent Central to get more people into the industry.
NRC commercial transport specialist Richie Arber says it’s about creating opportunities for those looking for work.
“What we have planned is a huge step in the right direction to help support our industry and those people in it who are now looking for work because of COVID-19, but also for people from other sectors who may now look at the transport industry as an opportunity for future employment. So, watch this space,” Arber says.
