Site to link workers with the industry

specialist medical wings, where occupants can relocate without having to move to a different retirement village.

As a condition of entering a retirement village, the resident will need to have enduring powers of attorney in place, to ensure that a family member or trusted associate is empowered to make decisions if the person becomes mentally incapable of making those decisions for themselves in their time at the retirement village.

For more information about enduring powers of attorney, you can see a previous article in the Manawatu¯ Guardian June 25 edition, or ask your lawyer.

Many people want to know whether they qualify for a Rest Home Subsidy from the Ministry of Social Development, which can be used towards the costs of aged care.

In assessing whether a person qualifies for the subsidy, the ministry will review the person’s assets, together with their history of gifting.

There are limits as to how much a person can gift during their lifetime, and the limits are significantly lower in the five years immediately before an application for the subsidy is made.

Ucol has launched its new Workhub website and is looking to develop more student-to-industry opportunities.

The platform highlights the many ways that local organisations can work with Ucol and its students – whether that’s through internships, clinical placements, apprenticeships or even unique industry projects.

It also shares success stories from students and businesses who have taken part. ,

A key part of the platform is to showcase the work Ucol students have been doing with industry, and the real value their work adds to that business.

Executive dean of humanities Dean Rankin said the feedback from their stakeholders, and the learning experience for Ucol students, had been exceptional.

Acting chief executive Linda Sissons said working in partnership with local industries is crucial for Ucol.

“As an institution, we develop our programmes alongside industry, to make sure that the skills we teach students are the ones our local organisations need.

“Local employers who are involved and connected with our students, and who work alongside them on projects, bring an increased work-readiness to our graduates.

“We truly value their contribution to the education of our students, and the development of their future workforce.

Employers interested in teaming up with a student should go to workhub.ucol.ac.nz.