<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[I'm In]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm In]]></description><link>https://www.imin.org.nz/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:55:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.imin.org.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA['I'M IN' - WRAPAROUND JOBSEEKER SUPPORT]]></title><description><![CDATA[04 July 2025 RNZ Article Earlier this month, the number of people on a benefit reached a new record for the June quarter with over 380,889 people or 11.9% of the working-age population receiving a benefit. ​ Someone working quietly to change those figures, is Lower Hutt man, Thomas Maharaj. He's the founder of 'I'm in' a pre-employment programme designed to support businesses to take a chance on kiwis, and provide pastoral care and pre-employment support to jobseekers who are eager to enter...]]></description><link>https://www.imin.org.nz/post/i-m-in-wraparound-jobseeker-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acbee6d9d1a365b0a2c75e2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:42:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0711b_cea7c528ee1f4bfb97cdd8fccf808858~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_443,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Reid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’M IN NAMED FINALIST FOR BEST SMALL BUSINESS AND DIVERSITY &#38; INCLUSION]]></title><description><![CDATA[03 October 2024 We were honoured to be named a finalist for two categories at the 2Degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards: Best Small Business and Diversity &#38; Inclusion. Being recognised in these areas was a proud milestone for our team and a reflection of the heart, hard work, and dedication that have gone into building a programme that truly changes lives. ​ The I’m In Programme began with a simple mission: to help people find belief in themselves and access meaningful work....]]></description><link>https://www.imin.org.nz/post/i-m-in-named-finalist-for-best-small-business-and-diversity-inclusion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acbee6d9d1a365b0a2c75e1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:41:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0711b_826c8b753096408080ef1c27978d3cf9~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_819,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Reid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY COACHING PROGRAMME SEES 97.5% SUCCESS RATE]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 May 2025 At I’m In, we are focused on supporting young people into real jobs and long-term careers. Our Community Job Coaching Programme continues to deliver strong results, with 97.5% of participants moving into sustainable employment. This shows what can happen when young people are given the right support, practical tools and genuine opportunities. ​ The programme is designed to help young jobseekers gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace. Each participant...]]></description><link>https://www.imin.org.nz/post/community-coaching-programme-sees-97-5-success-rate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acbee6d9d1a365b0a2c75e0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0711b_26dd85bcec7f45aba8962384773b7fee~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_529,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Reid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'M IN WINS IMPACT GOLD AWARD]]></title><description><![CDATA[04 July 2025 The Wellington Gold Awards lit up the Embassy Theatre this year, bringing together more than 600 of the region’s leading business owners, innovators, councillors, and government representatives to celebrate excellence across the capital. ​ Among the inspiring stories and standout achievements, I’m In was honoured to receive the prestigious Impact Gold Award, recognising our innovative and people-focused approach to connecting jobseekers with meaningful employment. ​ Winning the...]]></description><link>https://www.imin.org.nz/post/i-m-in-wins-impact-gold-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acbee6d9d1a365b0a2c75df</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:36:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0711b_36f725e668424a24beae7fc269a4a9fd~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_937,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Reid</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’M IN Named Finalist For Technology And Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 October 2025 We are proud to share that I’m In has been named a finalist at the 2025 2Degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards in the category of Excellence in Technology and Innovation.Since our last time being nominated, we have continued to evolve and expand. Our partnerships have grown, our team has strengthened, and our mission to help jobseekers access meaningful work has never been clearer. At the heart of our progress is a commitment to doing things differently. This...]]></description><link>https://www.imin.org.nz/post/i-m-in-named-finalist-for-technology-and-innovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acbee6d9d1a365b0a2c75de</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:40:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0711b_352780f2e64f4d79b0cc9ce456efb7df~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Reid</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>