Careers Corner
Hello from the Careers Corner,
We are excited to announce the ‘My Future Self Day’, a highlight of the Careers' Calendar which is being held, this Thursday the 5 August at St Bede's College. This is where the Year 13 students will have a day focusing on their ‘Future Self’. With the support of the Old Boys' Association we are able to have the professionals from Zestpeople attend and present 3 sessions based around employments skills, networking and personality typing in relation to career choice
We have also reached out to the community and have 26 career professionals, volunteering their time in the afternoon, to take part in a Career Speed Dating Event, where students can discuss specific career choices and opportunities, with these experts in their fields.
A couple of dates to be aware of include - Applications for the Hall of Residence open on Sunday 1 August. If you are looking for accommodation, you need to research your 1st 3 options and apply.
Otago Universities Entrance Scholarships close on the Sunday15 August.
The Tradie SpeedMeeting event is to be held on Thursday 19 August. This is where employers and providers will meet students, who are interested in working in the trades. Any Year 12 or 13 students interested in this need to register with Mr Hall.
ARA also have a number of events coming up in the future as you will see in the post below.
If our community have any work opportunities coming up for our students, then please contact the careers team, as we have a number of students interested in employment at the end of the year.
Kind regards,
Jan Kershaw
St Bedes – Year 13 - My Future Self Day
The “My Future Self Day”, is kindly sponsored by the Old Boys Association and to be held on Thursday 5 of August.
This is an exciting day for the Year 13 cohort as they negotiate their transition out of school.
We have been lucky enough secure Cameron McIntyre an Old Boy of the school, and ex Crusader as a guest speaker.
The Career professions from Zestpeople are facilitating 3 morning session which include:
- Session One – ‘Uncovering occupational interests’ -
- Session Two - ‘Put Your Best Foot Forward’… which includes 3 workshops
- 1. Professional brand & networking
- 2. Interview preparation and presentation
- 3. Personality Profiles within careers
- Session Three – ‘Industry interviewing for 2021’ –
- The afternoon programme is designed to broaden
the students’ understanding of a wide range of opportunities within
different pathways. Fields/areas that will be represented on the day
include:
- Defence Force
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical Engineering
- Law
- Police
- Engineering
- Medical Science\Research
- Medicine - Doctors
- Commerce/Finance
- Electrical
- Health & Fitness
- Aviation
- Hospitality
- Lincoln University courses - Agriculture
- Real Estate and Property Evaluation
- Marketing/IT
- The Arts & Music
- Teaching
- Professional Sportsman
- Horticulture
- Chiropractor/Health
- ARA – will be available to discuss their courses.
- With a few others yet to confirm
Morning tea will be supplied but the boys will need to bring their own lunch.
We expect all Year 13 students to attend for the full day, which will start at the earlier time of 8.25am in the PAC.
Otago University Entrance Scholarships Close Sunday August 15
As you may be aware, the next round of applications for entrance scholarships for students starting tertiary study at the University in 2022 opened on 1 July and are due by midnight Sunday 15 August.
For more information
Otago University Scholarship Link
ARA – UP Coming Events
Business & Digital Technologies Information Evening
A perfect event for any senior students interested in tech or business.
Business and Digital Technologies at Ara is holding an information evening on August 12, 5:30pm – 7:00pm. This is a fantastic evening for any senior students considering further study in tech or business.
Students will need to sign up by selecting the event on Thursday 12 August and Christchurch City campus via the link here.
What: Business & Digital Technologies Information Evening
Where: Christchurch City Campus on Madras Street
When: Thursday 12 August, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Who: Senior Secondary students Yr.11, Yr.12 & Yr.13
Skills for employment
Get a head start by exploring the 10 most in-demand careers in the IT sector, and get a feel for the training options as part of this fast growing sector.
Check out the link below to these learning pathways and get a feel for how training in the ICT sector works and the occupations in highest demand.
https://gan-newzealand.org/projects/skills-for-employability/
Did you know: all online Microsoft training is currently free, everything from digital literacy basics, Linkedin learning, all the way through to global industry recognised Microsoft certifications.
Pacific Students - POPO Foundation Programme Scholarship 2022 close on 15 August 2021.
Foundation Year is perfect for students who are worried about homesickness in their first year of University, for students who have not taken all 3 Sciences (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) in NCEA and for students who want to be on the front foot as they head into Health Sciences First Year.
Students can apply for the Scholarship using the following link: https://secure-www.otago.ac.nz/forms/popo-foundation-scholarship-programme/
The POPO Foundation Programme is for Pacific students intending on studying Health Sciences at University. Foundation Year offers a university entrance qualification recognised by all New Zealand universities and the qualification prepares students academically for their first year of study.
What does the Scholarship provide?
- A guaranteed place in a University of Otago Residential College
- A subsidy towards the accommodation fees at a University of Otago Residential College
- Private tutorials for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths
- A dedicated, full-time Programme Coordinator
- Progress and attendance monitored to keep students on track
- Mentoring with senior students to aid in adjusting to life at Otago
NOTE: This Scholarship is for Foundation Year, not for Health Sciences First Year
Term 3 is when some of Ara’s specialist degree programs have application closing dates. All of these programs have ‘Additional Requirements’ forms learners must submit as part of their applications, which can take more time than a standard application form.
- NASDA – Friday 27 August
- Medical Imaging – Wednesday 1 September
- Midwifery – Wednesday 1 September
- Nursing – Thursday 30 September
- NZBS – Thursday 30 September
- Musculoskeletal Health (Osteopathy undergrad) – Friday 1 October
If you are applying for any of these courses, can you please let me know, so I can book a drop in session with Blair from ARA.
If students and their whānau would like a personalised tour of Ara, please contact
Blair Kaad
Youth and Community Development Representative
Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd
If you are looking at a Trade for 2022...
you might be interested in this trade Speed Dating event. It will put you in contact with potential employers and trainers
Lifeguard positions Christchurch City Council
This is the perfect opportunity to join our Aquatics team and to take your love for customer service to the next level. If you’re enthusiastic, enjoy generating new ideas, have a great sense of humour while maintaining your professionalism, then we can’t wait to see you poolside.
Excellent service is one of our top priorities and you’ll share our vision, making sure every customer who enters our facility has a great time with their family and friends and leaves with a smile on their face. You’ll be a natural when it comes to problem-solving and thinking on your feet, and you know how to be a part of great solutions.
You’re responsible, professional and enthusiastic and ready to make an impact on our customers. To be successful, you will be a capable swimmer and have the ability to stay calm in busy and pressured situations. You’re a responsible individual and have the skills to communicate with a diverse range of customer groups. Training on all the technical aspects of the job will be provided to the successful candidates.
We want to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following:
- Work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Attention to detail with great observational skills.
- Passion for the community.
- Friendly and enthusiastic
We’re excited to hear about what makes you unique and how you’re going to build effective relationships when you move into this role. If you are constantly acting and thinking with the customer in mind and you’re motivated to succeed, we want you!
Here’s your opportunity to join our successful aquatics team who are passionate about Christchurch residents getting more active, more often.
Important information regarding the process:
- Should you be successful at progressing, you will be required to take our swim test and interview from 11 to 13 August 2021
- If successful through the interview process you will be required to undertake two full days of lifeguard training followed by a lifeguard assessment to gain your formal Pool Lifeguard Qualification before you start your role. This will be provided to you by the Christchurch City Council. The course will be held on 6 to 7 September with the assessment day on 14 September.
- Before the Lifeguard training assessment date you will need a Comprehensive First Aid Certificate
Lifeguards positions available – please ensure you state the position(s) of interest in your application form
Position 1 – Jellie Park, Full-time Fixed-term (Sept ’21 – April ’22), Rotating Roster
Position 2 – Graham Condon, Fixed-term (Sept ’21 – April ’22), (32 hours), Mon 5am-1.30pm, Tues 5am-1.30pm, Wed 5am-1.30pm, Thur 5am-1.30pm.
Position 3- Taiora QEII, Permanent 32 hours, Mon 1-9.30pm, Thurs 9.30am-6pm, Fri 5am-1.30pm, Sat 8am-4.30pm
Position 4 – Taiora QEII, Permanent 32 hours, Wed 1.30-10pm, Thurs 1-9.30pm, Fri 1-9.30pm, Sat 12-8.30pm
Position 5 – Taiora QEII, Permanent 8 hours, Saturday 7am-3:30pm
Position 6 – Taiora QEII, Permanent 4 hours, Sunday 7am-11am
Position 7 – Pioneer, Permanent 8 hours, Saturday 8am – 4.30pmPosition 8 – Pioneer, Permanent, 8 hours, Saturday 9am – 5.30pm
APPLY HERE
2021 PwC Scholarship Programme
We are excited to announce that the 2021 PwC Scholarship Programme is now open for applications!
Please support and encourage your eligible students to take the opportunity and apply for our PwC Scholarship programme. Our Scholarship recipients will receive a PwC mentor, $7,000 towards university fees and career opportunities post study. Students can apply via our website - www.pwc.co.nz/scholarship
Scholarships close at 5.00pm on Friday 13 August 2021 - APPLY NOW
Applications require a number of attachments and references. Make sure your students have plenty of time to collate the information needed for a successful application. Last year we had 120 applications, 25 were interviewed and 10 were selected.
We are here to help if you or your student have any questions. Get in touch with us: info@keystonetrust.org.nz
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