It has been a busy term in the Careers Department with weekly vocational experiences, NMIT Taster Days, University Liaison visits and Puna Ako sessions for Y13's on University.

Vocational Pathway Experiences

Under the organisation Nelson Regional Development Agency our students were able to explore different vocations first hand.  The students that took this opportunity enjoyed their visits immensely. Joinery, Engineering, Foresty, Aquaculture, IT, Civil Construction, Conservation, Horticulture and Hospitality gave students a wide variety of experiences.  Industry tours included some 'hands on' opportunities especially with hospitality, where students had the chance to create their own mocktail and pizzas at a local restaurant and followed by making  their own dessert at NMIT.  Aquaculture included a boat trip to Okiwi Bay to see working mussel and oyster farms. These industry tours were a fantastic opportunity for our students to checkout future career pathways.

NMIT Taster Days

Last week students had the opportunity to visit NMIT for a half day taster course in a particular area of interest.  They have a wide range of courses available and students were able to get a glimspe of what a day at NMIT involves.

University  

Most universities have visited Nayland College already, or held information evenings for students and their whānau.  Students have had the opportunity to attend Puna Ako sessions each Thursday, where Mrs Scott (Careers Advisor) has explained halls of residence applications,  scholarship searches and writing, studylink, loans and allowances and university course planning.  We have also had ex students visit to talk of university life and to offer advice.  

The first major application for students is to apply for a hall of residence online (opens 1 August).  Students also need to be aware of dates for university open days, course planning, scholarship closing dates and criteria required for this.  Please inform the careers department if you plan to apply for a scholarship and you require a reference. This is important to give us enough time to collate and write the reference. 

Course Planning Dates:

Victoria University, Thursday 4 August, 1:20pm - 2:30pm, Rm 22

Otago University, Thursday 8 Sept, 1:20pm - 3:00pm, Rm 22

Canterbury University, Thursday 15 Sept, 10:45am 11:45am, Rm 25

Massey University TBC

Open Days:

Lincoln University, Friday 22 July, 10:00am - 4:00pm 

Massey Manawatu, Wednesday 3 August, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Waikato University (Virtual), Wednesday 17 August

Massey Wellington, Friday 26 August, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Victoria University, Friday 26 August 8:00am - 3:00pm

Auckland and AUT, Saturday 27 August

Otago - Sunday 31 July and Monday 1 August

Canterbury - Friday 9 September 8:30am - 4:00pm

Check the website to register if wanting to attend.  It is extremely beneficial for students applying to university to create their own timeline of important dates and keep up to speed with the Daily Notices and emails at school.  These platforms hold important information at times. 

The Careers Centre welcomes any enquiries from students or parents. We are here to help.  Please email careers@nayland.school.nz