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News - Free online courses with IHG Skills Academy Hurry - book now for Ararau | UC Possibilities 19th April
- Whitecliffe Tech - latest news & events
- Book now to attend UC Info Evenings NZ-wide
- Medical Imaging at Ara YMCA Holiday Volunteering
- UC Campus Tours QR Code
- Latest news from the University of Waikato
- Which Engineering Course is Best for Me?
- Extracurricular Activities get Learners Ready for Work
- NZ School of Tourism - learn about their study tours
- Getting Ready for an Interview
- Resources for NCEA Students
- When is it Okay to Switch Uni Courses?
- Why Non-Linear Career Paths Are The Future
- Victoria University of Wellington Update
- Fancy a Gap Year working in a school in the UK, Australia or Thailand?
Events -
- C130 Aircraft Tour Christchurch 17th April
- OE Work in Canada Webinar: Tourism & Hospitality Jobs online 18th April
- Bachelor of Midwifery webinar 26th April
- YouthTown Holiday Programme
- Otago Tertiary Open Days 7th & 8th May
- Chiropractic Career Talk Tuesday 30th May 7pm Eden Chiropractic, Phillipstown
- Lincoln University Open Day 29th September
Further Information - Ara Mid-Year Intakes
If anyone is looking at leaving school before the end of the year, check out these options:
Business and Digital Technologies
- Certificate in Business Administration and Technology: Level 3, July Start
- Certificate in IT Essentials: Level 4, July Start
Creative Industries
- Certificate in Creativity: Level 4, July Start
- Certificate in Digital Media and Design: Level 4, July Start
Health
- Certificate in Health and Wellbeing: Level 4, July Start
- Certificate in Exercise: Level 4, July Start
Hospitality and Service Industry
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Service: Level 3, July Start
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Service: Level 4, July Start
- Certificate in Cookery: Level 4, July Start
- Certificate in Salon Skills: Level 2, July Start
- Certificate in Makeup and Skincare: Level 3, July Start
- Certificate in Beauty Therapy: Level 4, July Start
Language, Culture and Education
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care: Level 4, July Start
- Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education: Level 4, July Start
Trades
- Certificate in Construction Trades Skills (Carpentry): Level 3, May, July and October Start
- Certificate in Automotive Engineering: Level 3, May and July Start
- Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying: Level 3, July and October Start
- Certificate in Collision Repair: Level 3, July Start
- Certificate in Construction Trades (Painting and Decorating): Level 3, July Start
- Certificate in Foundation Skills (Construction): Level 2, July Start
- Certificate in Foundation Skills (Electrical Engineering): Level 2, July Start
- Certificate in Foundation Skills (Automotive and Engineering): Level 2, July Start
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering: Level 3, August Start
Applications for Ara Te Pūkenga's Bachelor of Medical Imaging now close on the 1st of August. Students looking to apply should take this new date into consideration when they are working on their application. There are still plenty of opportunities before this date to get information on Medical Imaging, listed below.
- Manawa Campus Tour: 19th April, 6th July, 10th July
- Intro to Medical Imaging: 1st June, 5th July
Open Day: 8th June
Pacific Bloom at Ara
Registrations are now open for Pacific students to take part in a free holiday programme at Ara - Te Pūkenga.
Get support with your NCEA subjects, find inspiration for your career and explore your study options and pathways. Celebrate your Pacific culture with us and enjoy free food and giveaways. Plus there’s a live-in option for Year 11- 13 students. Pacific Blooms runs from the 18th-20th of April, we would love to see some of your ākonga there!
Registrations can be made here and send any questions to our Pacific rep Sam Latu here.
2023 - University Liaison / Provider visit schedule:
Term Two 2023
- Tuesday 2nd May Break 2 - tbc St Margaret's College Otago Uni
- Tuesday 9th May Break 1 - tbc AUT
- Tuesday 9th May 4.30 - 7.30 CBHS Mini Careers Expo
- Monday 15th May Break 2 - tbc Women in Defence Forces
- Monday 22nd May Break 2 - tbc VUW Maori Liaison visit
- Monday 29th May Break 2 - tbc UC Scholarship Presentation
- Monday 29th May 3.30 - 5.30 pm - PAC Law at Otago High School Presentation
Key University Open Days in 2023
- Wed 19 April UC Possibilities – Discover the Bachelor of Arts (holidays) register
- Sun 7 & Mon 8 May Dunedin Tertiary Open Days (University of Otago & Otago Polytech)
- Thurs 8 June Ara Institute of Canterbury / Te Pukenga + lots of specific info sessions & taster days during the year
- Usually late July Massey University VIRTUAL Open Days ONLINE
- Fri 26 & Sat 27 May University of Waikato Hamilton Open Day
- Fri 9 June University of Waikato Tauranga Open Day
- Wed 2 August Massey University (Manawatu) Campus Taster Day
- Fri 25 August Massey (Wellington)
- Fri 25 August Victoria University of Wellington
- Sat 26 August TBC AUT Live
- Sat 26 August TBC University of Auckland
- TBC ~September Massey University (Auckland) Campus Taster Day
- Fri 8 September University of Canterbury
- Fri 29 September Lincoln University (during school holidays)