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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
Prime Ministers Award Winner 2012
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
Prime Ministers Award Winner 2012
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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
Certificate in Business Administration Level 3: NCEA Level 3National Diploma in Business Level 5
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
Certificate in Business Administration Level 3: NCEA Level 3National Diploma in Business Level 5
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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