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 Career Education Department is located within the Administration Block, next to the R E Centre. 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:
Gateway Programme
Bay of Plenty Trade Academy (for Years 11-13)
Star Courses which include Adventure Based Learning (ABL), Hospitality, Early Childhood Education, Tourism and Careers classes for seniors.
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.
This is the main way our department communicates news, events and updates. For students looking at joining the Gateway Programme in 2019, please fill out this form, and return to the Careers Department. Alternatively the form is available from Careers. 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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This is the main way our department communicates news, events and updates.
For students looking at joining the Gateway Programme in 2019, please fill out this form, and return to the Careers Department. Alternatively the form is available from Careers.
We are available should Senior students want to come in to discuss their plans for next year or the future, please ring or email us first for an appointment.
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.
What to Study – MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide which aims to provide guidance to students unsure of what to study and looking for information to help them. The resource is packed with tips, insights and an example of twenty jobs currently high in demand. For more details, visit the What to Study page.
Student Loans – MoneyHub has published a one-stop guide which explains how student loans work, all on one page. For more details, visit the Student Loans page.
Student Money Tips – MoneyHub has also published a guide to better prepare students for life after school with a number of tips, tools and insights. For more details, visit the Student Money Tips page.
Scholarships – the ultimate free, easy-to-use and mobile-friendly list of scholarships for 2019’s Year 13 students. Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success.
Gateway
If you are returning to John Paul College, and are interested in the Gateway Programme in 2019 please see Rachael in the Careers Department.
Gateway Opportunities now available In Countdown Seeds retail programme (customer service & food handling) & One Team Uniform Services (military taster ABL). Involves one day out a week for 10 weeks, 15 – 22 credits, starting soon. Limited spots. See Rachael in Careers for more details.
Fees-free Fees-free is managed by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Students can check if they can get fees-free study at www.feesfree.govt.nz. Students who are New Zealanders and will finish school in 2018, may qualify for a year of fees-free tertiary study or two years of industry training in 2019. Find out more about the eligibility for 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.
Year 13 students – sign up for information Go in the draw for 1 of 5 $50 book vouchers
For Student Allowances and/or Student Loans. Apply by mid December on www.studylink.govt.nz Create login and you can return, check and update your information.
If you are returning to John Paul College, and are interested in the Gateway Programme in 2019 please see Rachael in the Careers Department.
The purpose of Gateway is to enable senior students to look at careers as they actually are in the workplace. Students may display a clear direction towards a specific career path, or who need to ‘test the waters’ of a particular career path they are interested in.
What is Gateway?
The purpose of Gateway is to enable senior students to look at careers as they actually are in the workplace. Students may display a clear direction towards a specific career path, or wish to ‘test the waters’ of a particular career path they are interested in. Gateway placements usually are one day a week for 8 weeks, or can be flexible for students to go out during weekends or school holidays.
Personal Statements:
Start writing your personal statements, which need to be approx.. 500 words. We are happy to help you with these, and proof read. You can email a draft to Mrs Hewitson: Sheryl.hewitson@jpc.school.nz
Passport Photos:
Have these taken now ready to go with your enrolment, and application forms.
Filling Out Application Forms:
Remember to photocopy/scan completed application forms BEFORE you send them in. These forms take a lot of time to complete, and sometimes they get lost. Remember to place applications that require references from your Dean or Principal in as early as possible.
Birth Certificate and/or Passport:
It is a good idea to photocopy these documents and have them verified either by a JP or at the District Court. We have a JP who comes into School, so if you bring your originals to the Careers Office we can do this for you.
