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What Sets Them Apart

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3BF’s model prioritises rangatahi leadership, personalised learning, and community integration. It blends digital upskilling with financial literacy, personal development, and cultural values. By avoiding traditional education constraints, 3BF leverages micro-credentials and builds strong whānau and industry partnerships. Youth co-design the curriculum, making the programme relevant, adaptable, and rooted in local tikanga.

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Tauārai - Barriers

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Major barriers include limited funding to meet programme demand, systemic bias in the tech industry, and pressure from stakeholders to conform to traditional education models. There's also a persistent gap in uptake for financial literacy, and challenges in scaling while maintaining flexibility and authenticity. Differences in iwi priorities require customised approaches rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

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Recommendations

• Embrace tech as a complementary tool alongside traditional Māori practices.
  
• Offer flexible, personalised learning pathways aligned with individual interests.
  
• Integrate financial literacy, personal development, and whānau engagement.
  
• Co-design with rangatahi and tailor programmes to local tikanga and iwi needs.
  
• Create diversified funding models to support growth and long-term impact.
  
• Strengthen industry partnerships by aligning with hiring needs and cycles.
  
• Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and address structural bias.

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Why It Matters
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3BF demonstrates how culturally responsive tech education can create sustainable opportunities for Māori and Pasifika youth. It empowers rangatahi to lead, strengthens whānau and hapū, and offers a proven model for bridging the digital divide. Brittany’s approach proves that with the right support, young people can be the drivers of economic transformation in their communities.

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