Steven Joyce talks skills shortage on South Canterbury visitMYTCHALL BRANSGROVE/FAIRFAX NZ Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce spoke to Chamber of Commerce members in Timaru on Tuesday. Joyce spoke to members of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce at a lunch event in Timaru on Tuesday. Following the lunch, he addressed concerns raised by businesses in the South Canterbury Labour Market Survey. "The lack of knowledge from education providers on the career pathways and employment options available in South Canterbury was identified as a concern," it states. Ara has struggled to attract students in the primary industries sector in South Canterbury.

Source: Stuff August 30, 2016 05:03 UTC