Transport Well Charitable Trust Awarded Its First Grant From Inspiring Futures

The Transport Well Charitable Trust has received its first grant funding, marking an important milestone in delivering industry-led workforce initiatives for New Zealand’s commercial transport sector.

The funding, awarded by the Inspiring Futures Foundation, will support the development and pilot delivery of the Commercial Transport Employer Hub Programme under the Trust’s Workforce Strategy pillar.

The programme will be developed and trialled across Canterbury and South Canterbury, helping test and refine a model designed to strengthen connections between transport employers, schools, training providers, and communities. Following the pilot phase, the programme is expected to be rolled out across regions nationwide.

The initiative is focused on building strong career pathways into the transport industry, supporting employers to attract and retain skilled people, and strengthening access to training and qualifications.

Transport Well is committed to supporting the industry to grow its workforce through lifelong learning, ongoing skills development, and clear career progression opportunities. The Trust is also focused on providing leading information to help industry understand workforce trends, the impact of technology, and how the nature of work is evolving.

This first grant represents strong confidence in industry-led workforce development and supports the Trust’s goal of helping the transport sector adapt and thrive in a modern, changing workplace environment.

Further updates will be shared as the programme is developed and delivered through 2026.

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