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Keep up to date with the latest student job vacancies, university open days, work experience and more, by visiting the Careers Department’s website Visit the site here.

News

  • Otago's REACH Scholarship for Y13 Māori (Health related study)
  • Where School Science Can Take You
  • 10 Impressive Questions to Ask at a Job Interview
  • GirlBoss 'We the Women' Hackfest Conference
  • Career of the Week - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
  • What's Your Creative STEM Career?
  • Work of Art: Creative Tech Careers
  • Engineering Study at Otago Polytech
  • Register Now for University of Auckland Info Evening & Open Day
  • Experience QRC July applications still open!

Events

  • Celebrating Success: Why Kiwi Students Could Study in the US or UK - 11th May
  • UNSW Law Admissions Test (LAT) Information Evening - Online 15th May 8.00pm
  • Lincoln University: Christchurch Information Evening - 23rd May
  • Waikato University Open Day - Hamilton - 24th May
  • NZMA | TCC | NZ Institute of Sport OPEN DAY - 30th May
  • Ara's Open Day 2024 - Thurs 13th June 3 - 6pm

Next Week 7th May 

Christchurch Girls' High School/  Te Kura o Hine Waiora will be holding the joint CGHS/CBHS Careers Expo this year in our Gym on Tues 7th May 4.30 - 7.30pm. Please see the list below of confirmed providers from a number of Tertiary Institutions and local businesses who will be in attendance.

Air NZ Academy of Learning, Ara Te Pukenga, Athfield Architects, AUT, Avon City Ford Training, BECA, UC, Camp America IWH, CCUSA, Chartered Accountants AustNZ, Chch Helicopters, Crimson Education, Digital Confectioners, Discover Forestry, Dive HQ, EtCO, Fonterra, Foz & Associates (surveying), Grounds & Services Ltd, HamiltonJet, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, HEB Construction, HITO, Hohepa Canterbury, International Aviation Academy of NZ, Lincoln Uni, Lyttleton Engineering, Massey Uni, Motivationz, National Trades Academy, NZ College of Chiropractic, NZ Defence Forces, NZ School of Tourism/Yoobee, Otago Polytechnic, Otago Uni, PIHMS, Primary ITO, Queenstown Resort College, SIT Telford, Southbase, StudyLink, TalentInsight Ltd, Toitu Te Whenua Land Information of NZ, Victoria Uni, Vision College, Waikato Uni, & Whitecliffe Technology & Innovation.

University Liaison visits - Date, Time & Location Provider

  • Monday 6th May - Break 2 - Otago Uni Yr 12 talk
  • Monday 13th May - Break 2 - Discover Forestry talk
  • Tuesday 14th May - Break 2 - St Margaret's College Otago Uni - talk about Halls of Residence
  • Wednesday 15th May - Break 2 - Camp America Talk
  • Tuesday 4th June - Break 2 - UC Scholarship presentation
  • Monday 17th June - Break 2 A201 - CGHS Old Girls talking about 1st year at UC, Halls and study.
  • Tuesday 18th June - Break 2 - StudyLink

University Info Sessions Christchurch 

  • Thursday 16th May - 6.30 - 8.30pm Illam Campus UC Info Evening Register
  • Thursday 23rd May - 5pm - 8pm Te Pae Convention Centre Lincoln University Info Evening Info
  • Wednesday 5th June - 7.00pm onwards Distinction Hotel, 14 Cathedral Square Chch NZ School of Chiropractic Career Talk Register
  • Thursday 6th June - 5.30 - 7.00pm Sudima Chch Airport Waikato University Info Evening Register
  • Tuesday 18th June - 5.30 - 8.00pm - Chch Town Hall Victoria University of Wellington Info Evening Register
  • Wednesday 19th June details to be confirmed - Otago Information Evening
  • Tuesday 4th July details to be confirmed - Auckland Uni Info Evening

Useful clip -University 101 - Things to know about applying to University Based on Auckland University but applies to other NZ Universities as well.
Street Talk Defensive Driving Courses at CGHS - Cost $190.00

Term 2 Thursday 13th, Monday 17th, Thursday 20th & Monday 24th June

Term 3 Monday 29th July, Thursday 1st, Monday 5th & Thursday 8th August

Mid-Year Study Options at Ara

For those who may be thinking of leaving school, and are interested in exploring study for courses starting mid-year.

NB: Programmes listed with YG prefix below are Youth Guarantee programmes that incur no fees for learners aged 16 - 24. YG programmes at Level 2 also have no effect on learners' Fees Free entitlement.

Christchurch - Business and Digital Technologies

Creative Industries

Health

Hospitality and Service Industry

Language, Culture and Education

Trades

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University Info and links

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