Aug 14 2012: Love to catch up. Am also in NZ (AUK). Am heading an initiative to counter the alarming trend of our youth dropping out of schooling. It feels like trying to plug the leaks in a hessian bag. Parents don't have a vision for education for their kids, too many not benefiting from preschool, high school leaving age is an open door that beckons, Gen Y personality are not fitting into job markets, so many organizations, government departments, youth groups, churches and schools are implementing ideas to counter the drain. So much to do - with no 'silver bullet' it will take collaboration, co-ordination and innovation to reverse the trend. Looking to rally mentors, and let suitable candidates connect with our young people.
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