Careers Corner
Information for leavers, Year 9 option selection information and opportunities for senior students.
Dream Differently
This information is relevant for students who are leaving school, and for other members of your families who may be completing study or looking for new opportunities. It provides links to information to help you look at new ways you can use your skills and qualifications. There are many suggestions about where and how you can find employment in New Zealand - areas you may previously have considered or thought of.
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/work/job-search/finished-study.html
Year 9 Option Choices
Next Friday - November 6th, Year 9 students will have the options choice process explained to them.
Students in Year 9 will continue to study English, Humanities, Science, Physical Education and Mathematics. They will be choosing four semester options - in the case of a language, this means choosing two semesters (Semester 1 AND Semester 2) for that subject.
Parents/Caregivers will be sent an email containing a link to the course guide, and options will be entered through the Parent Portal of KAMAR, using your login and password. You will be able to enter your daughter’s option choices through the Parent Portal of KAMAR between Nov 6 and Nov 11.
Remember, there are many resources available to help students and their whanau as they consider pathway planning -
https://www.careers.govt.nz/tools/subject-matcher/
https://www.careers.govt.nz/tools/skill-matcher/
Students at other levels have already chosen their options for next year. It is hoped that timetables will be available by the end of this year, and students with clashes will have the opportunity to make changes then.
Senior Students Seeking Holiday employment
There is a significant shortage of people available to help with harvests in the horticultural sector. Seasonal Solutions is an organisation that can help people locate opportunities. See their website
http://ssco.co.nz/vacancies/seasonal-job-vacancies/
Innovative Young Minds Online 2021
A wonderful opportunity for students in Years 11 and 12 in 20201 - apply now!!
IYM Online 2021 will present the many opportunities available in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) through virtual tours, research and career showcases, interactive digital technology experiences and industry expert mentor sessions. You don’t need to be someone who has performed at the top of the class in the past. This programme aims to inspire students that have not had exposure to STEMM subjects previously or who need to build their confidence to pursue these subjects further. IYM Online will also give these young women the opportunity to make lasting friendships with others who share a passion for STEMM!
Next year, IYM Online 2021 will take place in the first week of the April school holidays over five half-day sessions. Places are limited to 100 and there is a small participation fee of $30. Applications open on 1 November 2020 and close on 15 March 2021.
Students register online at www.iym.org.nz from this Sunday.
Wonderful Opportunity for students and their parents
Design Your Career Youth Summit - Free online conference 9 - 13 November
Join over thirty passionate experts from education, Business, entrepreneurship and technology sectors as they share practical, real world career advice to prepare you for the rapidly changing world of work.
The world of work is radically transforming and traditional paths to successful lives and careers are no longer the guarantee of success they once were. Discover the skills, strategies and tools all young people need to be developing now to prepare themselves for University and careers, from people working on the frontline of economic, career and workplace change.
Get armed with insights and gain confidence that you (or your children) can gain an edge and design a satisfying and rewarding life in whatever market conditions lie ahead.
When you register - please note that you are from Queen’s, and if we get sufficient people registered who are linked to the school, we will have ongoing access to the presentations, for future use.