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Explore some of the key projects and thought leadership I’ve contributed to across the vocational education and workforce development landscape.

Pathways to successful SMEs in construction and infrastructure

An applied policy report examining why SMEs in New Zealand’s construction and infrastructure sectors experience high failure rates, and proposing structured, stackable pathways to build sustainable business capability.

This report examines why small and medium-sized enterprises in New Zealand’s construction and infrastructure sectors continue to experience high failure rates, despite strong demand and sector growth. Drawing on stakeholder engagement, industry data, and international models, it identifies a persistent gap between technical trade competence and business readiness. The report proposes a structured, stackable training pathway — informed by the German Meister system — to support sustainable SME ownership, workforce development, and sector resilience.

Co-authored with Dr Kate Bryson | ConCOVE Tūhura | October 2025

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This report informed national conversations on vocational education reform and SME capability development.

Transformative TVET for the building and construction sector

A global UNESCO report analysing how TVET systems must adapt to digitalisation, greening, and migration trends in the construction sector, with actionable policy and system-level recommendations.

This UNESCO publication examines how technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems must adapt to support the construction sector’s green and digital transitions, while responding to shifting migration patterns. Drawing on global evidence, regional case studies, and expert input across Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe, the report identifies systemic gaps in skills development, credential recognition, and delivery capacity. It provides actionable recommendations for policymakers, TVET providers, and industry to strengthen workforce resilience and future-proof construction skills systems.

Author: Eve Price | UNESCO-UNEVOC (BILT project) | 2025

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Published as part of UNESCO-UNEVOC’s Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) initiative.

In this international webinar hosted by UNESCO-UNEVOC, I share New Zealand’s experience piloting degree-level apprenticeships in the construction sector. The session focuses on how we’re building more flexible and inclusive learning pathways that connect vocational and academic routes. I speak to the importance of co-design with industry, the need for structural change, and how we’re working to create long-term, accessible options for learners across the system.

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UNESCO-UNEVOC Webinar:

Flexible and Accessible Learning Pathways in Construction

Piloting Degree-Level Apprenticeships (DLA)

An introduction to the DLA pilot in New Zealand, a transformative initiative aimed at bridging vocational and academic pathways. I outline the development process, international alignment, and the potential of DLA to address systemic inequities in education and employment.

AI, Sustainability, and the Future of Work

In this podcast episode, I join the conversation about how AI and sustainability trends are reshaping the skills landscape. We explore what this means for educators, learners, and policy—and how the vocational sector can prepare for what's next.

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Reimagining Skill Standards

This talk explores the role of skill standards in lifting the quality and relevance of vocational training. I discuss how industry-informed standards can better reflect real-world practice—and why co-design with sector stakeholders is essential for meaningful reform.

  • Eve brings clarity and structure to even the most complex challenges. Her collaborative, professional approach ensures consistently high-quality results, no matter the brief.

    Brenden Mischewski, Mischewski Consulting

  • Eve is a project manager extraordinaire. She is always two steps ahead and anticipates and deals with roadblocks before they occur. She has supported me through multiple research projects and is responsive, efficient, and importantly, a joy to work with!

    Dr Kate Bryson, Axon Consulting

  • I've had the privilege of collaborating with Eve on three significant projects. Her extensive industry connections, proactive problem-solving approach, and clear communication has been invaluable. Eve's genuine commitment to improving construction education, coupled with her talent for transforming challenges into opportunities for innovation, makes her the most effective project management partner I've encountered in vocational education.

    Stuart Martin, George Angus Consulting

  • Eve's approach to consulting was both pragmatic and transformative for our team. She helped us refine our processes, improve communication, and work more cohesively as a unit. Her ability to identify gaps and implement practical solutions made a noticeable difference in our workflow and overall team dynamics. If you're looking for actionable guidance that truly elevates your team's effectiveness, Eve is the person to call.

    Natasha Gunn, Epic Learning

  • Eve was fabulous to work with! She was extremely clear about the information she needed, and her clarity helped with cut through in this complex area. We regularly had fascinating conversations that always yielded much laughter and many deep insights. Eve draws together skills and experience at the operational level of vocational training, and together with her synoptic view of the field as a whole, this makes her and extremely productive and effective practitioner in a very important field.

    Clare Feeney, Environmental Communications Ltd.

  • Eve contracted us to produce a set of resources for the vocational education sector. She was a dream to work with: warm, insightful and transparent in all her communications, and consistently ensuring we had the space and support we needed for creative process. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat.

    Dr Karen Vaughan, Director of Hummingbird Effect

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