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Barbara Wonglyn | BEST Graduate

Barbara is the front-line face and voice of BEST.Her role as Receptionist in the New Lynn campus has earnedher the reputation of one that calms all storms. Recognising

her need to keep learning she was encouraged by her childrenwho had also studied at BEST. The Christian Studies programmehelped her become more assertive and confident.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

Barbaras goal is to be inwardly strong and outwardlyeffective

Certificate in Christian Studies Level 3

Receptionist & Customer Services, BEST Waitakere

Live and love life to the full. Takea hold of every opportunity that

may come your way.-Barbara Wonglyn

Opportunity


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Ben Tamarua | BEST Graduate

Focused and passionate, Ben wants to make a differencein education and his community. Studying at BEST has been abridge to his teaching degree, widened his knowledge and

enabled him to start thinking and acting like a teacher.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To live in the Cook Islands and run his own youth programmes

Certificate in Foundation Education (Teaching) Level 4 - BESTCertificate in Youth Work Level 4 - Praxis

Studying: a of Bachelor of Education at Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Be the change you want to seein the community

-Ben Tamarua

Change


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Carlos Faamatau | BEST Graduate

Carlos set out to succeed in education after leaving

schoolin year 11 with no NCEA. Despite some earlyset-backs, he followed the advice of his tutors at BEST Youth

Academy and has exceeded his goals. In two years he wentfrom zero qualifications to having NCEA Level 3, NZQA Level 3and Level 5 and a great job.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

Be a Manager in the Telecommunications Industry

Certificate in Business Administration Level 3: NCEA Level 3National Diploma in Business Level 5

Business Customer Care Representative (Telecommunications)

Think about what you want andchase your dream

-Carlos Faamatau

Dream


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Eli Faamatau | BEST Graduate

Getting to the front of the job queue was Elis initial motivation

to study at BEST way back in 1992. Elis success has made hima positive role model for his family and encouraged them to enrol

at BEST. With a great management role and lots of opportunitiesahead he is passionate about the value of education.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

Increase the number of people that BEST can help, sothat they can be positive, influential leaders

Career DirectionsNational Diploma in Business Level 5BEST Pasifika Leadership Academy

Sales Manager for BEST Pacific Institute of Education

Be the best that you can be-Eli Faamatau

Potential


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Ema Piutau | BEST Graduate

The first in her family to graduate with a degree,Ema started her tertiary studies at BEST. Hard work,commitment and perseverance have been key to her success

and have made her a role model for family and friends,empowering them to pursue their dreams and goals.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To own her own law firmTo bring about change and make a difference inpeoples lives

Certificate in Business Administration Level 4Bachelor of Law - University of Auckland

Prime Ministers Award Winner 2013

Public Defence Lawyer

I believe there is power inknowledge and education

-Ema Piutau

Power


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Emie Robertson | BEST Graduate

Emies parents migrated from Samoa to seek a better future for their children. Unsure of what to study, Emie was drawn toBEST where she gained both a qualification and the confidence

to pursue a degree and exciting career opportunities. Emie is on trackto make her mark in face to face and online business.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To own her own companyTravel and work overseasStudy Digital Marketing & Information Technology

Certificate in Business Administration Level 4- BESTBachelor of Applied Science - AUTDiploma in International Trade NZ School of Export


Marketing and Database Coordinator

Education is the key tounlocking it

- Emie Robertson

Success


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Gina Reihana | BEST Graduate

Gina is passionate about computer science and is well on her wayto achieving her dream of becoming a computer analyst. Studyingat BEST has reignited her dreams. And along the way she has

made education a family affair choosing to study at BEST with hertwo sons.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

Complete a Bachelors Degree in Computer Systems andwork as a Computer Analyst

Diploma in Computing Level 5

Gina will be graduating November 2014 and is on track toenrol at Unitec in a Bachelor of Computing

Keep your mind open and thinkbefore you act

- Gina Reihana

Think


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Jennifer Masaga | BEST Graduate

Wanting the best for my familyis how Jennifer describesher motivation to return to study. The flexibility of BESTsprogrammes helped her juggle study and family commitments.

She was eager to work so the BEST People Team organised workexperience for her at a Health Care provider where she foundpermanent employment.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

Be promoted and become the best recruiterBe a senior manager

Certificate in Business and Administration Level 4National Diploma in Business Level 5

Recruitment Consultant in the Health Care IndustryStudying: Bachelor of Applied Management - Open Polytech

Know what you wantand go for it

- Jennifer Masaga

Future


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Jimmy Tofa-Sua | BEST Graduate

Jimmy has a long and successful history with BEST

stretching back to 2002 as a business student. Now he hasreturned as a staff member and his success and love of learning

is inspiring BEST students to achieve their goals. His ultimategoal is to complete a Doctorate in Information Technology.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

Complete his Degree in Computer ScienceTeach Information Technology

Certificate in Business Administration Level 4 -BESTNational Diploma in Business Level 5 - BESTCertificate in Freight Forwarding Level 4 - BESTNational Diploma in Computing level 5 & 6 - NZSE

Facilitator Niu Malaga Programme, BEST Pacific Institute of Education

Committing yourself to hardwork will allow you to achieve

your dreams- Jimmy Tofa-Sua

Commit


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Jo Moors | BEST Graduate

The confidence and the self-belief to apply for jobsthatshe thought were beyond her capabilities are a legacy of Jostime at BEST and have been key to her success. BEST gave

me the confidence and ability to back myself in the decisions Imake at work and at home.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To take a lead role in the development of large multi-milliondollar national tendersTo become a director for a non-profit organisation

Certificate in Business Administration Level 4

Key Account Relationship Manager for a global propertyservice company

You get out of life what you putinto it. Hard work, determination

and a good attitude- Jo Moors

Attitude



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John Herman | BEST Graduate

John is proof that you are never too old for learning. After 20 years working at a power station in Nauru he came toNZ with hopes of a better job, but lack of qualifications made

this difficult. At BEST John is being helped to get qualificationsand a job.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

A good job and salary and the opportunity to study for aFinance Degree

Certificate in Freight Forwarding Level 4

Studying: National Diploma in Business Level 5Certificate in Christian Studies Level 3

Never give up. Never too old.Just keep on

- John Herman

Persistence


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Jordan Tuigamala | BEST Graduate

Getting a qualification under his belt was Jordans big break.

Without my certificate I wouldnt have a career path and Iwould just be doing odd jobs. Now he has a great career in the

Freight Industry and lots of opportunity.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

A career as a customs broker

Certificate in Freight Forwarding Level 4 - BESTCertificate in Fitness Foundation - AUT

Company Cadet in the freight forwarding industryProfessional Boxer

Take every opportunity thatcomes your way as a blessing

- Jordan Tuigamala

Opportunity


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Katerina Aati | BEST Graduate

Katerina is working as a flight attendant, jet setting

between thePacific Islands and New Zealand. She praises BESTfor their belief in her and kick-starting her flight to aviation

success. She got her job ahead of hundreds of girls who hadapplied for the role.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To be her own bossOpen her own hotels in Samoa and New Zealand

Certificate in Travel and Tourism Level 3- BESTCertificate in Airline, Travel, Tourism & InternationalFlight attending Level 3 - Sir George Seymour CollegeNational Certificate in Travel Level 4 -Sir George Seymour College

International Cabin Crew/Flight Attendant

Education opens so many doorsand opportunities in your life

- Katerina Aati

Choice


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Maselusi Amiatu | BEST Graduate

Pursuing his dream to become a minister with thePresbyterian Church has become a reality for Maselusi sincecompleting the Certificate in Christian Studies. He has been

ordained as a lay preacher and has gained confidence to enrolin a Bachelor of Divinity.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To gain his PhD in Theology, with the aim of one day being alecturer

Certificate in Christian Studies Level 3 - LOGOSCertificate in Theology - Grace Theological College

Studying: Bachelors Degree in Divinity, Pacific TheologicalCollege, FijiDispatch Coordinator in the Car industry

Education is very importantbecause to help others you must

first help yourself- Maselusi Amiatu

Knowledge


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Mario Faumui | PIPA Graduate

Mario is living his dream to be on stage and to be a STAR.Studying at PIPA was a big step in terms of physical and mentalpreparation for the real world - teaching him to let go and be

fearless. And his proud parents are his biggest fans.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To write and direct his own films, with the ultimate goal ofhaving a Pacific story winning an Oscar

Diploma in Pacific and Performing Arts Level 5

Researcher/ Writer/ Director for Fresh, a young adultprogramme which features talented Pacific Islanders

Know what you want and lovewhat you do. Dont be afraid to be

amazing!- Mario Faumui

Amazing


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Mele Vea | BEST Graduate

Mele found courage to defy the oddsand succeedafterdisappointing results at high school. Finding her place at BESTwas easy- the tutors believed in her. Meles studies have set her

up for a bright future in business. BESTs supportive environmenthelped her build her confidence and gain University entrance.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

A career in business management and the opportunity towork overseas


Studying: Bachelors of Business, majoring in InternationalBusiness and Tourism Business - AUT

With God all things are possible.Believe that you can succeed

- Mele Vea

Possible

BEST Prime Ministers Award Winner 2013


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Melelatai Naipuka | BEST Graduate

Meles parents motivated her to continue her education

and reach her full potential. She credits them, her tutors and herfriends at BEST Youth Academy for putting her on the path to

academic and career success. They encouraged me 100%.Mele is looking forward to sharing her success with her parents.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To complete a Masters Degree before she is 27


Studying: Bachelor of Business, majoring in Marketing andManagement -Unitec

Use your parents or your familyas motivation

- Melelatai Naipuka

Motivation


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Patrick Lepua | BEST Graduate

Doors have opened since Patrick gained his freight qualification.Opportunities that he though he would never get. Completing anawesome CV with BEST People helped him get started in the

freight industry, and now he has a permanent job and lots ofchoices and options.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

A management role in the Freight Industry

Certificate in Freight Forwarding Level 4

Permanently employed in the Freight Industry.Studying: Diploma in Business Level 5 - BEST

No struggle. No triumph- Patrick Lepua

Triumph


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Poulima Salima | BEST Graduate

Composing and conducting the first ever Pacific musical

The Factory is a major achievement. Music has always been apart of Poulimas life - at church and at home. His parents

instilled the seeds to work hard and aim high. Graduating fromBEST was Poulimas bridge to university.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To build up his music company Salima Music,Work internationally and compose music for a blockbustermovie

Certificate in Business Administration Level 4Bachelor in Music (Hon) University of Auckland

Director/Composer/Educator and Business owner - Salima Music

Work hard. Be disciplined andfocused.

- Poulima Salima

Discipline

Mayor of Auckland Award Winner 2013


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Telesia McFall | BEST Graduate

The dream to gain a degree and be positive role model

for her son brought Telesia to BEST. With no qualifications shewas starting from square one, but with the support of the BEST

family, her husband and her mother in-law she has done it.She is living proof that it pays to dream big and never give up.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To be a Probation Officer so she can work with the communityTo study Law

National Diploma in Business Level 5Bachelor of Communications Unitec

Corrections OfficerInformation Technology Tutor

Always believe in yourself.Dream BIG! Have faith and have

something to hope for- Telesia McFall

Believe


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Thomas Natoealofa | PIPA Graduate

A household name and a familiar face on both stage

and screen, Tom is a PIPA success story. In what can be atough industry he credits PIPA with supporting him to finish his

qualification and to think out side the box to create ongoingwork in the industry.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

To continue to grow my career in the television and thecreative industries

Diploma in Pacific and Performing Arts Level 5

TV PresenterBEST Life Coordinator

Complete what you have set out

to complete no matter what lifethrows at you- Thomas Natoealofa

Commit


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Taiana Faingaa | BEST Graduate

Studying at BEST has given Taiana career choices and options.A mother of two young girls she chose BEST because of itse-learning programme and flexible classes. And BEST People helped

her find a great job with opportunity for career growth and promotion.

Goal:

Qualification:

Career:

A management role in the Health Industry to help Pacificpeople succeed and achieve a better future

National Diploma in Administration Level 5

Talent Acquisition Consultant Recruitment within theHealth Industry

Education is the stepping stone

to success and a brighter future.- Taiana Faingaa

Education


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