At yia!, we believe everyone has the potential to be an innovator. Here are some resources about Innovation that will help you on your journey to becoming an innovator!

By facilitating access to a diverse range of career activities, Priority One’s Instep programme empowers youth to contribute effectively to the local workforce.

Young innovators across the Bay of Plenty have come together this week to share their creative ideas, solve problems, experience artificial intelligence, and celebrate the Young Innovator Awards (yia!) for 2022.

You may be wondering what the judges are looking for in a great entry. While we can’t guarantee a win, we can help you to understand what our judges are looking for.

We get it - you want to do a great job of your entry! Whether you already have an idea, or you simply don’t know where to start, use this resource to unleash your creativity.

yia! is dedicated to nurturing students’ innovation and problem-solving capabilities with the goal of shaping them into future leaders to support our region as a growing destination for innovation. Read about the Awards night and winners.

This year, Priority One proudly marks 15 years of delivering the Young Innovator Awards (yia!) programme, yia! represents more than just an internship; it’s an opportunity for rangatahi to cultivate critical skills for the Future of Work through the Design Thinking framework.