Year 13 Careers Guidance Programme

Year 13 students will receive sufficient information gathering opportunities, resources, experiences and career appointments through their senior years so that they are able to make informed decisions about subject selection and the transition from school to work, training or tertiary education. Much of this will be covered in the Whānau classes.

IMPLEMENTATION

Year 13 will complete some of their information gathering through whānau groups and also meet with the Careers Advisor.

OUTCOMES

Students in Year 13 will benefit from the Career Programme offered in the following ways:

Identify their own vocational interest areas and personal attributes required for these
Have a clear personal career plan with goals
Develop a strategy aimed at achieving these goals and prepare an action plan
Year 13 Destination Unit completed at Year 13 Leadership Camp in February
Be prepared through subject selection with senior staff and knowledge of entry requirements to achieve these goals
Explore career pathways and training opportunities
Be made aware of all University and Polytechnic enrolment information
Have knowledge of the world of work they will be entering and projected change in the labour market
Know which information sources are reliable, up to date and available to them
Be mentored in whānau to assist them to achieve their goals
Have access to the Scholarships database
Study Link information for loans and allowances
Receive information regarding apprenticeship, cadetship and employment opportunities

Useful Resources for Students, Parents and Caregivers

Mrs Denise Trent – Careers Advisor

Mrs Nicola Thomsen – Gateway Administrator

Ms Hilary Graham – Guidance Counsellor

Taupo-nui-a-Tia College Student Centre – careers information and displays

Career Central - online career exploration and planning tool