Careers
The Careers Department offers careers advice and provides programmes and information, which enables students to make the most appropriate choices for their future. The department is made up of 3 areas, they are:
Gateway Programme The Gateway programme is designed to strengthen the pathway for learners to progress from school to workplace learning. Gateway is available to state and integrated secondary schools, and supports senior secondary students (Year 11 to Year 13) undertaking structured workplace learning across a range of industries and businesses around New Zealand, while continuing to study at school. STAR Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource The Ministry of Educations Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) funding is a capped resource available to secondary, composite, area or special schools that have Years 11 to 13 students. Early Childhood Education and Hairdressing are both 2 year courses that are offered to Year 12 to 13 students. To direct and assist our senior students to the many resources and contacts, we have available for them. Assist our senior students with applications concerning universities; accommodation; scholarships, etc. Give our year 13 students the opportunity to travel to the Open Days that are offered by Universities and Other Tertiary Providers.
It is not available to private schools and foreign fee-paying students and adult students are not included in STAR funding calculations.
The intention of the grant is to enable secondary schools to facilitate their senior students smooth transition from schooling to further education, training or employment. It enables secondary schools to provide or purchase tertiary courses which will better meet students needs.
Careers