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Our Careers Department staff:
NZQA have this video that explains how NCEA works
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/understanding-ncea/how-ncea-works/
Changes to NCEA and University Entrance for 2022
MyMahi is a digital platform that has been developed specifically for students so that they can better discover, develop and manage their future pathways. At JPC students begin using ‘My Mahi’ from Year 9 during Career Education Sessions. MyMahi involves:
The ‘My Mahi’ web & mobile app features include:
We encourage students to create a log in if they haven’t already https://mymahi.co.nz/ (chose Learners from the three options) and have a good look around the platform. Log in with your school email address and you will have access to your timetable, assessment results, and the school daily notices.
At John Paul College we have a dedicated Career Education department and place great importance on each and every student having access to quality academic and career counselling, providing our students with Career Education, Gateway experiences and Trade Academy Programmes. Our well-resourced Careers Hub – Rapuara Poka Pū is now located in the School Quad. Our Careers Department begins to engage with students at Year 7 level. This is done in order to ensure an on-going relationship throughout students’ school years.
In the senior school we offer the following specialised programmes:
Students who intend to go on to University or other training including apprenticeships, are provided with support to complete their applications to study, and information and support for Halls of Residence and Scholarships.
We work closely with senior Deans and the Pastoral team to ensure students are fully prepared for future pathways when they leave school.
Throughout the year the Careers Department Team organise visits to Tertiary Open Days, Careers Days, Careers Expo, and off-site visits to various industry providers.
A large amount of Careers Information enters the school; this can be viewed in the Library, Common Room, Careers Department, Daily Notices, and in the weekly Newsletter. Students also have access to a closed Facebook group where careers news is shared. It is especially important for students to pay attention during Term 3 as accommodation, scholarships and enrolment information comes out.
Please visit the Careers Department if you are unsure, or require assistance.
He Kākano is a new seed fund that helps young entrepreneurs get started.
Kiwi’s aged 17-30 can apply to get $5,000 – $20,000 of funding to help their start-up business. Applicants also get a business mentor to help with their business plan and budget which they then pitch to a panel.
Private training establishments (PTEs) are not publicly owned like a university, instead they can be run as a business, trust or not-for-profit organisation.
PTEs offer all sorts of study and training options, short courses, diplomas and long-term postgraduate qualifications. From aviation to the performing arts, a PTE could offer what you’re looking for.
It’s no myth, employers look at candidates’ social media profiles.
If you’re job hunting, take a moment to check your social identity and learn to use social media to your advantage when looking for a job.
Turn your passion into a career. Find a course that interests you and your first year of study, or first two years of training, could be fees free!
Hear from 30 women and gender diverse folks in the Aotearoa tech sector, courtesy of Storyo.
From designers to engineers, these people are the face of tech. Make sure to share with the women, gender diverse and tech-y people in your life.
Learn important information through the new employee rights learning module from Employment New Zealand – empower yourself and stand up for your employment rights!
Whanau Awhina Plunket online Babysitting Course
Toi Ohomai Update
Our Nursing programme is almost at full capacity, so with limited enrolled spaces, we will not be able to accept any interviews for the 2023 programme after 7 October 2022. So, if you have students interested in Nursing, please encourage them to contact us as soon as possible.
Open Polytechnic has released a free course called Introduction to Infection Prevention.
Timely huh! It’s a free course for anyone – teachers, students, parents etc. This is especially useful for students considering a health career. Learn about viruses and how they work, and it’s more than just COVID19.
The course can be found at
https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/distancelearning/introduction-to-infection-prevention/
CAREERS FACEBOOK GROUPS
Seniors are invited to join the following groups
JPC Year 11 Careers 2022
JPC Year 12 Careers 2022
JPC Year 13 Careers 2022
This is the main way our department communicates news, events and updates.
We are available should Senior students want to come in to discuss their plans for next year or the future, please email or drop in to Careers first to book an appointment.
Whakapiki Ake
The Whakapiki Ake Project engages with rangatahi Māori to promote health as a career.
Year 12 & Year 13 Māori students, who have a career goal towards becoming a health professional, please register now with the Careers Department – as we have opportunities to share with you.
More information on Whakapiki Ake can be found here https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/fmhs/study-with-us/vision-2020/whakapiki-ake-.html
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Studylink helps students make informed choices about their student finance, how to apply for it and manage it online. Follow this link for help with what you need to do when you are starting study:
Students don’t need to have their NCEA results or have locked down all their study plans. Their application can be updated as things are confirmed. By applying early, students will allow enough time for all the steps in the application process to be completed before their course starts.
https://www.studylink.govt.nz/starting-study/
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Growing NZ (Food & Fibre)
https://www.growingnz.org.nz/a-young-persons-view-on-working_In-the-primary_Industries-i-10031.html
https://www.growingnz.org.nz/careers-i-10029.html
The scholarship page is free to use and always will be. Unlike GivMe, students can access the information at home and on their mobiles etc. We have published a number of tips for application success as well, designed to make the application process less stressful for your students.
If you have any questions, please let me know. We welcome any feedback on the page.
You can get one year of tertiary study or two years’ training up to the value of $12,000 fees-free:
How to check if a student can get fees-free study
Students can go to www.feesfree.govt.nz and enter their National Student Number (NSN) to check. The majority of secondary school students should receive a ‘yes – you are eligible’ response. If a student receives a ‘we are not sure’ response, they may need to provide further information to TEC. The frees-free website will let them know what they need to do.
How does a student apply for fees-free?
Students don’t need to apply for fees-free. Once the student has enrolled, TEC will check the student’s details and if eligible, will pay the fees directly to the tertiary education provider or industry training organisation. They can pay up to a maximum of $12,000 including GST per year.
Does a student still need to apply to StudyLink?
If a student only needs their fees paid they won’t need to apply for a Student Loan unless their fees are over $12,000. If a student wants to apply for a Student Allowance or the living and course-related costs parts of a Student Loan they’ll still need to apply to StudyLink.
StudySpy
StudySpy provides students with a free course comparison tool with every course in New Zealand, from apprenticeships to degrees, and tertiary provider information, as well as a free scholarship database with over $70 million worth of scholarship opportunities. We help Aotearoa’s students make informed decisions on their study.
Go Horticulture
Resources for schools encouraging young people to learn about pathways within the industry. https://gohorticulture.co.nz/resources/
Go with Tourism
Go with Tourism is a government-funded initiative that has recently launched an Education Programme to excite & educate young people about the wide range of career pathways available in the tourism industry. They assist job seekers in finding employment & businesses to recruit. Check out their “Knowledge Hub”
https://www.gowithtourism.co.nz/knowledge-hub?section=education
Job Hunting
Check out this ebook resource from the Careers NZ website https://www.careers.govt.nz/job-hunting/finding-work/the-beginners-guide-to-job-hunting-ebook/
