Western Springs College Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Delivering a personalised Future Pathway with school-wide participation in a Careers Education programme empowers students to make better informed decisions about their future direction.
Our Future Pathways is designed for students to develop an understanding of available future pathways, develop adaptive skills and take ownership of their curiosities and interests. Students entering senior school face important decisions about what curriculum and subjects to choose. The Future Pathways will assist them in navigating through making these decisions and provide them with the competencies to move on to their encounters with further education, training or employment.
Who Does What - Careers Central?
WSC Subject Selection for 2025: please also check CareersNZ website under "JobDatabase" then "How to Enter Job" and "Secondary Education"
Massey University Prospectus with school subject recommendations Pg 43
All About University in NZ Aotearoa - What to Study and Where?
Trades -Apprenticeships- (many including building, plumbing, electrical)
Mathematics, English, a Science recommended at L1 and 2
Physics Level 2 for Electrical apprenticeship
Level 3 Pre-apprenticeship courses: 4 years at Secondary School + 12 credits at Level 1 in each of 2 subjects.
Kia Ora Year 13s,
Use YouCanBookMeNow to book your Careers Interview Booking to discuss your plans for 2024 and beyond. We'll listen confidentially to your individual circumstances as you plan your first year or so after secondary school. Where? Careers Office Level 2 KHLC Kawakawa by fiction library.
Here is the YouCanBookMeNow link for Kay Wallace.
Here is the YouCanBookMeLink for Margaret Ruland (Maori and Pasifika students)
Year 13 Checklist - if going to University. Rank Score & University Entrance explained here
Online Career Exploration Tools
Career Quest - Find job suggestions based on YOUR interests, start without signing in
Personality Test - Based on Myers Briggs Test
Skill Matcher - Find job ideas that match your skills
Subject Matcher - Find job ideas that match the subjects you enjoy
Just the Job - Showcases 200+ jobs in a range of industries to give you some ideas
Study Spy- Identify your possible major and at which Uni
Job Hero - USA Careers Choosing Guide (Note check NZ Careers website for NZ info)
Tips on Skills you need in a Maori business - Careers NZ
Interview Test and advice and here too
Careers Government website Careers NZ
Leaving School
School Leavers Tool Kit (Te Reo or English) Financial advice, going flatting, getting a job and help for leaving school and home. Ngā tohutohu mō te ārahi i a koe i muri i tō wehenga i te kura.
The Complete Student Job Guide highly recommended with links to advice and (part-time) jobs. Includes cover letters and CV writing guide. Source Student jobs guide
Getting a Job - places to apply and register - suggestions here
Helpful videos below:
CV Writing Hints Video (Email your CV as a PDF)WRITING YOUR CV
Always send your CV as a PDF
Make a copy of the template here
Include keywords form the job ad
RealMe ID needs passport or Birth Certificate and Covid Digital Passport through your MyHealth AccountREAL ME LOGIN
To create your verified identity you'll need a passport, birth or citizenship certificate or immigration document.
RealMe STUDY LINK - Allowances, LoansSTUDYLINK
Will you get a student allowance?
How do I apply for a student loan
Preparing for an Online Job Interview Nov 2021PREPARING FOR ONLINE INTERVIEWS
Notes for interviews here
Job Databases:
Careers NZ - List to multiple Job Databases and Compare study Options
Connected Website - find a job (Government)
SJS ( only for Uni students)
Kiwi Health Jobs - Scroll down to find job list
Maori Health Careers Kia Ora Hauora
Careers New Zealand: A wide variety of useful info, tools, and resources including quizzes, CV builders, and job databases.
Financial scholarships - MoneyHub and Study Spy websites
Year 12 academic results are judged by panels, so criteria fit and quality of presentation is vital. Advice on financial scholarship applications is here.
All free helpful information is found on Scholarship guide
Iwi assistance may help Maori students. Eg Tainui website search “Opportunities then Education Grants and Scholarships” Iwi websites - link.
International student financial scholarships here and check each University too.
Te Whatu Ora has a superb list of financial scholarships here
Scholarship Advice is here
StudyLink: For student loans and associated information.
Will I get a Student Allowance? Use Parental Calculator to check your eligibility
RealMe: You need a RealMe verified profile in order to get a student loan and/or allowance.
Fees Free Information: All you want to know and more is HERE
*Must be a resident visa or be a permanent citizen for at least 3 year prior to enrolling to get free fees
Another place to look for a Job here
Labour Market Information
New Zealand websites that indicate job prospects and skill shortages.
Year 12 Careers Programme is here