Considering what to do beyond school can be an exciting, but daunting experience. At Waiheke High School, we support our students in developing self-awareness, exploring opportunities and taking action.
Students participate in a range of career experiences, including:
- Career taster days
- Tertiary education information sessions and expo
- Employer engagement fair
- Defence Force base visits
- STAR short courses
- Gateway to Work programme
We provide information sessions about:
- Scholarships
- Subject selection
- Loans and allowances
- Tertiary providers
- Driver licensing
- CV preparation
- Employment opportunities
Students expand their career ideas, and research the compatibility of different occupations throughout their time at the high school.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Careers NZ
Provides profiles on jobs and training options in New Zealand. Search ‘Role of the Parent’ for useful information.
Study Link
Loans and allowances.
For Parents
Parent and Coaches Youtube Clip
Just the Job
Video clips of different occupations.
Universities New Zealand – Te Pokai Tara
A guide for New Zealand students, parents and whanau which includes a comprehensive list of all bachelor’s degrees and their majors offered at New Zealand’s eight universities. Supported by an email address for enquiries: studentguide@universitiesnz.ac.nz
Apprenticeships
For more information, please contact Tanique Deacon deacont@waihekehigh.school.nz