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Yr 12 Gateway &
Yr 12 Gateway &
Yr 13 Pathways to Employment applications for 2026 are now open!
Yr 13 Pathways to Employment applications for 2026 are now open!
Gateway is a subject option for Year 12 students and Pathways to Employment is a subject option for Year 13 students. These subject choices are an exciting opportunity for students to learn skills and gain experience to help become 'work-ready' or investigate furthering their studies in their chosen industry.
Gateway and Pathways are different to other subjects. In all other subjects, almost everyone does the same course, the same standards, the same assignments and assessments in class or on the same day in NCEA exams at the end of the year.
In Gateway and Pathways everyone does a different course. Although the class will do a core of generic standards, the focus will be for the students to explore what is best for them and their future. The students will be working in class to discover who they are, their strengths, interests, skills and wants.
Students are encouraged to bring a laptop to every Gateway/Pathways period in class. Although there will be days when students all work on the same thing, there will also be many days where students will be independent learners working on their own in class.
Some students may find self-directed study difficult, so there will be a class structure on certain days of the week.
There are three main components of a Gateway/Pathways Programme
The Generic Core
The Generic Core
In-Class general learning such as career exploration, time management, safe work practices etc where students have the opportunity to achieve credits.
External short courses
Group courses such as Customer Service, and Problem Solving for Gateway and First Aid for Pathways students. Plus, additional courses that may change each year depending on the students' interests.
Work Experience
Work experience connected to individual career goals (normally 1 day per week for 5+ weeks in term 2 or 3).
* Can you help place a student for their work experience placement? If so, please contact the Gateway Coordinator
Additional Information
Presentations
Presentations
Gateway and Pathway students have the opportunity to attend presentations from a number of guest speakers which expands the students knowledge on various industries throughout a variety of sectors.
Have some questions?
Got a few queries, questions or concerns about your son or daughter choosing Gateway or Pathways to Employment as a subject?
Click HERE for some myth de-busting answers. Or please email the Gateway Coordinator.
The Process
Applications open for Yr12 Gateway and Yr13 Pathways in T3 - information will be shared in assembly and via your Dean. Students choose Gateway or Pathways as a subject and complete an application form - Ranginet > Careers page. Students will have a course consultation meeting with their Dean and Careers will advise of acceptance.
Your Driver Licence
Not having a driver licence is one of the biggest barriers for young people trying to get a job. In fact, job seekers with a driver licence can apply for seven times more jobs. Click on the links below to learn how to get your learner's or restricted driver licence.
Have any questions? Please contact the Gateway Coordinator.
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