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Mrs Jan Kershaw — October 22nd, 2020

The NZ Marine Studies Centre is offering a wonderful opportunity for those students interested in Marine Science. Ocean Youth, might be a program you would enjoy. MoneyHub has published a thorough checklist for Year 13 school leavers to assist in their transition from school to tertiary studies. Telford is advertising its Open Day, for students interested in farming and animal care. If you are into painting or volunteering, Canterbury Volunteering have a fun day happening at Linwood Park, this Saturday. Job Seekers have published a link to assist you in finding work. The various other events happening around Christchurch are Lincoln University - Landscaping and Architecture exhibition and Mainz - Live DJ's and Bands.

If you are interested in a career in Marine Studies, this might be a good way to explore the opportunities available to you.

Join the educators at the NZ Marine Studies Centre on the 25th of October and explore the unique, local marine environment. You will have the opportunity to have hands-on encounters, with a range of marine animals and plants. You will also get a glimpse into the research done by the staff and students in the Department of Marine Science in the protection of marine animals and habitats.

Bookings essential! Get your tickets here

Port to Port tours are also offered, where you cruise across the harbour and jump off at wharf where the NZ Marine Studies Centre is located.

This Port to Port Tour is operating on the 8th of November. Bookings essential, get your tickets here

If you are interested in Marine Studies, you may want to join the Ocean Youth Program.

This is an international programme aiming to build tomorrow’s leaders and change makers to conserve and protect our oceans. Ocean Youth is all about gaining skills and implementing solutions for some of the big, issues our oceans face and influencing others to do it too. The programme hosted here at the NZMSCwill take you on a journey along the coastlines, out at sea and into the city. The aim is to acquire basic skills in science communication, marketing and business.

It will run over two sessions, the first in December 17th-19th 2020 and the second in January 20th-23rd.

The cost of the entire programme is $250.
This programme is for ages 13 -17 years
Read more and apply at https://www.oceanyouth.org

Money Hub has published a checklist for school leavers

The Ultimate Checklist for Anyone Finishing High School at the end of this Year Finishing Year 13 this year?

This checklist has everything you need to get ahead of the game when it comes to uni, jobs and money

Every year, tens of thousands of Year 13 students leave school without fully being prepared for university or other tertiary education.

We cover what we consider to be the core foundations for transiting from school to tertiary study.
It doesn't matter what your plans regarding study are; this guide sets out eleven must-know action points to getting ahead of the game. If you do have any questions, please email our team

Put together a CV. Having a CV makes you employable.
Hunt for scholarships (they're not just for smart students; every year millions of dollars are awarded to thousands of students) Every month thousands of students look for scholarships to help them with university costs.
Register for a Community Services Card via Work and Income (reduces medical costs you would otherwise pay full price for)
Look for a part-time job (for money and experience) retailers like supermarkets and retailers are still hiring students. Beyond that, there’s more flexible work like babysitting, lawn mowing, pet feeding etc. A regular income is helpful while you study, but the work experience is also beneifical for your C.V. You don't want to get to the point where you are looking and applying for jobs and you have no work experience.
Take the time to understand how student loans and allowances work (and apply with StudyLink if you need one). The student loans system provides you with the ability to pursue tertiary study by covering your fees, course-related costs and paying a living allowance. Best of all, you’ll only make repayments on everything when you earn over $20,000.
Challenge your plans for your course (to make sure you're comfortable it's what you want to do). You may be unsure what to study after you complete Year 13, and that’s perfectly normal. Many students enrol in a BCom, BA or BSc without too much thought about what job it will lead to. But without too much effort, you can get some insight into what you’ll spend the next three, four or five years doing. And most importantly, ask yourself if there's going to be jobs at the end of it, and those jobs are in an area you're interested in.
If you like the trades, go to the "Got a Trade" website, this explains what options are available. A number of university students drop out every year and switch to a trade, but it's cheaper and much less problematic if you properly consider trades while in Year 13.
The world of work is constantly evolving and new jobs appear all the time. You cannot choose jobs that do not yet exist but you can work on being employable. Keep up to date with changes happening in your chosen line of employment. Keep an open and learning mindset.
Having a driver's licence makes you more employable and gives you greater freedom (regardless of whether or not you own or have access to a vehicle).
Have a Nest Egg put away. Having money in the bank creates a safety net and makes life much more straightforward. $2,000 sounds like a mountain of cash for an 18-year-old, but it’s three weeks of full-time work at minimum wage (after-tax). If you can work a summer and save a third of what you earn, you’ll be able to create a safety net.
Join KiwiSaver (saving is always smart, and you'll get free money from the government and your employer) Disclaimer: By suggesting students join KiwiSaver, we are not providing financial advice in any form. The promotion of the benefits of KiwiSaver is purely journalistic in nature. It’s never too early to start saving, and setting up KiwiSaver now means you’ll speed towards reaching things you want later on with a nest egg saved up. Yes, retirement is irrelevant right now, but KiwiSaver is a program for life and every dollar you put away today is worth more later. You can use it to buy a house when the time is right. Best of all, both your employer and the government will give you money to help you save for your future needs.
Learn how to cook and do your laundry.
You don’t need to go nuts, but being able to cook some basics goes a long way. Start with some basics – pasta and pizza. For $10 or $15, you can cook a meal for four, and the helpful Countdown recipes tells you what to buy from their shop and how to cook it – it couldn’t be easier.
Mastering laundry is far simpler, and an essential adult life skill. Get into the habit of doing it, and you’ll have a lot of independence.

(This is a summerised version of the published Money Hub Year 13 Checklist)

TELFORD OPEN DAY

The Telford Open Day will allow prospective students to come to our campus to check out our great facilities, chat to tutors and staff about study options, career pathways and services.

30 October 2020
10 AM - 2 PM

Register Now

The Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) will support learners to undertake sub-degree vocational education and training without fees.

We offer a range of sub-degree programmes that fall under the TTAF No Fees categories.

HORTICULTURE

These programmes are available for free under TTAF.

APICULTURE

New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) - Blended Delivery
New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) - ONLINE - Distance Learning

These programmes are available for free under TTAF.

ANIMAL CARE & EQUINE

These programmes are eligible for SIT's Zero Fees Scheme

ROCK STARS WANTED …….

We are looking for a team of, say, six ‘rock stars’ to help with our Family Volunteering Day!

When: Saturday 24 October

Where: Linwood Park, Linwood Avenue

Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm

We will be painting a mural at Linwood Park, and, for the younger ones who join us, there will also be rock painting. We need a team who can help (from 1.00pm) with:

Set up
Overseeing people ‘registering’ – we have a COVID App they can scan
Taking photos with our ‘frame’ – and helping people enter their pic for a competition to win tickets to FlipOut
Overseeing the ‘rock painting’
Overseeing the ‘mural painting’

Can’t help but want to paint?! That’s great – go to Volunteering Canterbury’s facebook page and check out more details under ‘Events’.

COVID-19 has impacted everyone, and many people are reconsidering their work and career. Support is available.

Click here for some helpful resources on careers in specific sectors in Canterbury and New Zealand, job seeking tips and sites, and information about a range of free training courses available that are linked to industries in need of staff.

Lincoln University, School of Landscape Architecture – Major Design Project Exhibition

Interested in studying Landscape Architecture?

Where: Tūranga Plaza (outside the Central City Library)

31 October - 1 November, 9am-6pm

You are invited to join the 2020 cohort of Lincoln University’s School of Landscape Architecture, as they display their fourth-year Major Design projects that tackle a range of topical issues throughout New Zealand.

After four years of hard work and developing their skills, this exhibition is a great opportunity to showcase our fourth year students’ final landscape designs to the outside world.

We would love for you to come and have a look and chat to the students about their projects, from 31st October – 3rd November at the Tūranga Plaza (outside the Central City Library), 9am – 6pm.

The exhibition will also be hosted online, so you can view our work easily, even if a change in alert levels occurs resulting in a cancellation of the physical display. More details about this will be available shortly via our Facebook page,

2020 Visions Exhibition Invitation

Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success.

For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html

Christchurch Campus

If you are interested in completing any of the following qualifications at SIT, Christchurch Campus, please let the Careers Office know as we have a lecturer available to come in and speak to you about your future.

Degree in Sport and Exercise
Diploma in NZ Sport and Exercise
NZ Certificate in Exercise, Level 4 and 5
NZ Certificate in Free Style Group Exercise, Level 4

Air New Zealand's Placement Testing for 2021 courses is about to take place.

Due to the impact of Covid-19, they are planning just two classes for 2021 - one class of 16 in Auckland and one class of 16 in Christchurch.

Dates are available for placement test registrations via our website www.airnzlearning.co.nz

If you have any questions, please come to the Careers Office

Dual Enrolment Dates are closing soon - if you have an interest in completing a Dual Enrolment at ARA next year, please come over to the Careers Office to discuss your plans.

Christchurch

Upcoming Application Closing Dates for 2021 Study
There will no longer be a closing date for applications to the Bachelor of Social Work - this was previously scheduled for the end of October. Still apply early though, to secure your place.

The remaining programmes with early closing dates for 2021 study are:

Animal Management - 30 October
Animal Technology - 30 October

MAINZ is inviting students to check out their facilities here in Christchurch if you are interested in a career in...

Audio Engineering

Live Sound and Event Production

DJ & Electronic Music Production