HE AWA RAU
CAREERS AND TRANSITION
UNIVERSITY STAR 2023
The University of Canterbury and Victoria University both offer the opportunity for students to complete one or more papers with the fees paid for by school through the STAR programme. If you are interested, please contact Mr Davidson. There are some limitation on which papers you can do - especially if you are planning on taking any pre- med programme at Otago University.
Our Career and Transition team
Teacher, Gateway, WNZ & Employment
Teacher, Gateway
If you find you are unable to meet at your booked time, please cancel to free up the space for someone else.
Please 'like" us on Facebook. Check out 'Well Coll Careers' Regular updates are posted on career events, potential jobs, and links to Career information to get you critically thinking about your pathways.
Career Development at Wellington College
This year the emphasis will be on developing the 3 career management competencies:
Competencies that enable young people to understand themselves and the influences on them.
Personality typing
Strengths and weakness
Goal setting
Tracking results
Informational interviewing
Employability skills
Competencies that enable young people to investigate opportunities in learning and work, and relate them to themselves.
Job search
Career research
Work experience / shadowing
Tertiary open days
University updates
Competencies that enable young people to make and adjust their plans, to manage change and transition, and to take appropriate action.
Application forms
Meeting deadlines
Accommodation options
Scholarship and fees talks
Budgeting
Transport/ License
Choosing subjects/options
One on one interviews for all Year 13's as a priority
One on one interviews for all other students by appointment
Scholarships – lunchtime workshops, and assistance with application forms and references
Pathways planning – via PCT, workshops and one on one
Assistance with option choices for the following year
Māori and Pacific Island Career information
Gateway – a work-based learning programme for Year 12/13 students
Opportunities for students to attend “Student for a Day” and “Taster days” at tertiary institutes/organisations
Weekly guest speakers covering pathway opportunities and tertiary requirements
Help with writing C.V.s and seeking part time work opportunities
Visits from liaison staff of tertiary institutes to help students with applications and course planning
Full and part-time job vacancies advertised in the department and online
Assistance with interview skills
Information on Gap year and exchange opportunities
Trade academy opportunities via Weltec and Whitireia in Construction, Automotive, Social and Community and Services with pastoral support
Pathways support particularly in Tourism, Hospitality and Construction
Accommodation information for universities
Work readiness and employment skills
Barista training through the on-site Brew Cafe