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Work Experience
Year 11-13
The Careers Centre will organize work exploration placements for students. These may be for 1 to 5 days or, in some cases, several hours per week as part of a student’s programme. Every student going on work experience will receive a report from their employer that will comment on such things as punctuality, attendance, appearance, politeness, ability to understand instructions, attitude, initiative and ability to work without supervision.
Criteria: Interview with the Careers/Gateway Coordinator – Patricia Siataga
STAR Courses
Year 11 – 13
These are available to students at the discretion of the Head of Department, Deans or Careers/Gateway Coordinator. These courses are varied in subjects and offered through many Tertiary providers. Examples of available course include chef, travel and tourism, automotive engineering, reception, childcare, hairdressing.
Criteria: Interview with the Careers/Gateway Coordinator – Patricia Siataga
Careers Workshops – Lunchtime
Lunchtime workshops will be scheduled throughout the year to assist with CV preparation, Interviewing techniques, Leadership applications (school), Scholarship application and research, Careers research, Drivers License testing.
Criteria: A genuine and positive attitude to learn.
Careers Info sessions – Lunchtime
Careers experts and visitors to present and talk to students about life beyond school.
Criteria: A genuine and positive attitude to learn.
Tertiary Tours
Visits to universities, polytechnics and private training establishments.
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology CPIT Have a Go Day!
A whole day of careers from a tertiary perspective. CPIT offer a full day of career activities, entertainment and lunch. Careers choices are identified by selected by students and the Careers coordinator.
Criteria: Selection is based on the students who have a career direction and have accessed the Careers Centre and by the Senior Dean.
Life Skills Class (Every Wed)
Training providers, budget advisory, banks, studylink and various youth/Govt agencies are scheduled throughout the year to present to the year 13 students.