Project Employ

19/06/2026

Something big is coming… 👀 🧱🔨

Keep an eye on our socials over the next few days to see what we’ve been up to!

Any guesses what it might be? 🤔

17/06/2026

Did you know that Project Employ has a monthly newsletter dedicated to our employment programme? We share news related to our graduates and offer tips and information for employers.

Here's the latest copy fresh off the press. Subscribe to have it delivered straight to your inbox.

https://www.projectemploy.nz/newsletter-archive/outside-the-box-june-2026

Contact [email protected] to find out how you can secure a hard working, motivated new team member for your business.

Kia ora tātou! Welcome to June’s edition of  Outside the Box . In this newsletter we share updates, tips, and opportunities from our employment programme.

17/06/2026

How many of our Karma Drinks NZ drinks can James guess?

Come in to Flourish Café and try these delicious flavours yourself!

(Not an , we just love Karma drinks!)

15/06/2026

Happy Monday from all at Project Employ and Flourish Cafe!

Today we’re doing a huge shout out of thanks to Sky City Community Trust. After seeing the impact our training and employment programmes are having on so many neurodiverse young adults, employers, and the wider community, they have awarded us a multi year grant 👏👏

This generous grant will help us increase the number of trainees learning in our Flourish Cafes; extend our hospitality and employability workshops; and provide more 1:1 Job Coach support.

It will enable our employment team to work alongside more businseses as they navigate hiring a more diverse workforce; and help us continue creating regular, natural interactions between our trainees and the local community.

So, on behalf of our 48 graduates, 11 current trainees, and all the neurodiverse young adults that we’re yet to have the pleasure of meeting, thank you Sky City Community Trust 🙏🙏

SkyCity Auckland

03/06/2026

When employers ask us why they should hire a Project Employ graduate, we could talk about retention, workplace culture, and untapped talent. But honestly, stories like this say more than we ever could.

Recently, a guest at The Hotel Britomart left a glowing review of their stay. Among all the things they could have mentioned, they took the time to specifically mention André.

What makes this even more special is that the team told us it's quite rare for staff members to be mentioned by name in guest reviews.

André has been working at The Hotel Britomart since January 2025 after completing his training at Flourish Cafe. Since then, he has become a valued member of their team, bringing positivity and warmth to every shift.

The Project Employ team are incredibly proud of André and grateful to The Hotel Britomart for seeing his potential and creating an environment where he can thrive.

Congratulations, André! You continue to blow us all away. 🎉 👏

Feeling inspired to find out more about hiring a Project Employ graduate, then contact [email protected] today!

01/06/2026

Let’s get to know Damian! He’s a Café Assistant working in both of our training cafés ☕️

27/05/2026

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27/05/2026

We were lucky enough to have .o_o visit the café today!

James, Noah, and Abby enjoyed telling Atlanta what it’s like to be a Project Employ trainee, and shared their hopes and dreams for the future 🙌🏻🩵

26/05/2026

Today we’re talking to Emily, who runs our Employment Programme ☕️