Careers Corner
Welcome back to your Careers Update! I hope you had a wonderful summer break! I look forward to updating you again during 2021. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Bill or myself in the Careers Department: jkershaw@stbedes.school.nz bhall@stbedes.school.nz
Victoria University
If you are considering moving to Wellington next year to undertake further studies, please write in your diary the following date.
Victoria University Visit 5th March
Time: 9.15am Where: COE
SIT
SIT has a base here in Christchurch and offers a number of different courses.
Rainer one of SIT’S senior lecturers, is visiting St Bede's, next Wednesday to speak to any boys who wants to complete a NZ Certificate in Exercise Level 4 and the Group Fitness course, which is tailored for Year 12/13 students who are still at school.
Both classes run on a Monday and Wednesday night 5 - 9pm.
(nbc Fitness class)
Graduates from these courses can work in a gym as a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor, with sport teams or individuals in the community.
Date: Wednesday 17 February
Time: 10.30am (interval)
Where: COE.
Blake Inspire 2021
Applications now open for young environment leaders
Applications open for BLAKE Inspire 2021
It’s that time again!
Together with the Ministry for the Environment, we are looking for up to 70 passionate, young environmental leaders to join us for our 2021 BLAKE Inspire Inspire programme. And this year we are excited to announce we are running two programmes:
- 19 – 23 April in Waikato
- 11 – 15 October in Auckland
CLICK HERE to watch a video of last year’s BLAKE Inspire.
ABOUT BLAKE Inspire
BLAKE Inspire is an action-packed week for Year 11 – 13 students.
It gives students the opportunity to work alongside scientists, environmental experts and a diverse range of leaders while learning about important environmental issues – such as climate change, marine health, freshwater decline and biodiversity loss. It gives students a chance to further develop their leadership skills and problem solve about how they can take action to start driving positive change within their own schools and communities.
A sense of adventure is a must and a willingness to learn and participate are all key requirements. Students will take part in field trips, marine and science activities and meet with business and community leaders.
This program is fully funded by the Ministry for the Environment.
If this sounds like you, click on the APPLY NOW buttons in the above link for more information.
Places are limited and applications for BOTH programmes close at midnight on Friday 26 February.
Apply now for Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School 2021
Date :18-23 April
Astronomy picture of the day website
The Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is a programme for Year 13 students interested in studying Astronomy or Physics at university.
This exciting astronomy programme will run 18-23 April at the University of Canterbury campus and our UC Mt John Observatory in Tekapo, with a mix of seminars and practical work.
The camp is offered free of charge, generously funded by a donation from a private sponsor.
Only 20 places are available, applications close 1 March 2021.
ARA
Announcing a range of exciting new Ara study options!
As your senior students explore their tertiary study options this year, we have a range of exciting new programmes they could be interested in! Click the links below to check out more information:
- Certificate in Beginners Japanese (Level 3) – Pending Approval
- NZ Certificate in Study & Career Preparation – Tourism & Hospitality Management Pathway (Level 4)
- NZ Certificate in Performing Arts (Level 4)
- NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 5)
- NZ Diploma in Wellness & Relaxation Massage (Level 5)
- NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6)
- NZ Diploma in Cybersecurity (Level 6) – Pending Approval
If you have any questions about these programmes, or would like to know more, please get in touch with your Youth & Community Development Representative.
Targeted Training & Apprenticeship Fund – NEW PROGRAMMES ADDED!
We are excited to announce several more programmes that are currently available for free under the Targeted Training & Apprenticeship Fund! This means the tuition fees are covered by the government in order to meet our current needs for workers. Click here for more information.