The Global Apprentice Network (GAN) is a business-driven, multi-sector alliance that promotes work based learning and apprencticeships, as a way to address the mismatch between the skills people have and the skills employers need. By aligning workforce skills with labour market demands, and delivering education and training through workplaces, businesses, people and communities will be empowered to thrive in a world of transformation. GAN New Zealand has been established to: • Strengthen the commitment and visibility of companies’ and organisations’ engagement in apprenticeships • Share the best practices in the areas of apprenticeships, mentoring and on-the-job training. • Encourage effective knowledge sharing action programmes and partnerships from GAN’s network of committed companies and organisations, at global and local levels.