Cameron Shayler (who attends Whangarei Boys High) is currently in placement in the joinery business working towards an ITO unit standard. At present Cameron is unsure of which sector of the civil construction sector he wishes to work in but has an interest in working with heavy machinery. Cameron has learnt many new skills while participating in the Youth into Industry programme including operating a loader, roller, excavator, fork lift, tractor and plate compactor. At the end of this year Cameron would like to venture into a joinery apprenticeship and maybe in the future he will look into agricultural contracting as he quite enjoys working with heavy machinery. Cameron feels that he has a lot to offer future employers including awareness of health and safety, the ability to work in a team and being punctual to work with all equipment.

Elemoni Moana (who attends Whangarei Boys High School) is currently undertaking work experience at the United Civil Construction Kamo Bypass Site. Elemoni elected to be part of the Youth into Industry programme to gain practical experience that will help in his target of gaining a mechanical apprenticeship once he leaves school. While taking part in the Youth into Industry programme Elemoni has learnt to demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety, the ability to work safely at sites under temporary traffic management and operate a plate compactor on civil construction materials. Elemoni has enjoyed having the opportunity to learn how to complete prestart checks and operate heavy machinery including diggers, rollers, loaders and plate compactors.

Paul Webb (who attends Kamo High School) is currently undertaking work experience with Transfield. Paul is hoping to complete a Building apprenticeship once he completes his High School study. Paul says that being involved with Youth into Industry is great as it is a good programme and is helping him to gain experience and confidence in the industries in which he wants to work in. Paul feels that he now has a lot to offer future employers. "Show me and I remember. Involve me and I'll understand. I'm not afraid to work and I'll try anything".

 Aidan Bayley (who attends Kamo High School) has spent some time working with Northend Contractors. Aiden decided to participate in the Youth into Industry programme to gain experience and narrow down his choices for when he leaves school.Aiden has enjoyed having the opportunity to work with heavy machinery. 

Cee-Jae Taylor-Mackie (who attends Kamo High School) is leaving his options open for his future. Cee-Jae decided that he wanted to participate in the Youth into Industry programme as he would be able to gain more qualifications and with the practical experience maybe narrow down his career choices.