ACE Conference 2012 - Keynote Dale Williams.pdf

Dale Williams is a trade certified motorcycle engineer, businessman and local body politician. He began his involvement in local politics in 1995 on the Otorohanga Community Board and District Council and was elected Mayor in 2004.

Dale has initiated a unique apprentice support scheme and ten other youth initiatives in Otorohanga consistently achieving the lowest registered youth unemployment statistics of all authorities in New Zealand.

He is passionate about working collaboratively with his community to create successful pathways for young people from school to work.