Careers Corner
Welcome back to the Careers Corner, Term 2.
This term there will be a number of different events advertised on this page for students to attend. Even if your son is not in Year 13, get him to take the opportunity to explore the possible options. It will either inspire him or it will demote the career option to be put on a list of careers not to follow.
If your son attends any of these workshops and would like to know more or would like further information, we are only to happy to help.
Have your son make an appointment with us.
Kind regards,
Jan & Bill
Careers Office
Forestry scholarships available now
Grab some money to help you study forestry at university or polytechnic.
Want a career that pays well, gets you away from the desk and benefits New Zealand's economy and environment?
Or want to use your research skills to protect and grow a green New Zealand?
Our forestry industry is calling out for smart, motivated people like yourself. That is why this year the New Zealand Institute of Forestry Foundation is offering a number of scholarships for your university, wānanga and polytechnic study or research.
2021 Forestry scholarships:
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry foundation is offering the following scholarships in 2021:
1. Frank Hutchinson Postgraduate scholarship of $1,000
· NZIF website - apply for the Frank Hutchinson scholarship
2. Future Forest Scholarship for post-graduate research up to $10,000
· NZIF website - apply for the future forest scholarship
3. Mary Sutherland Scholarship of $1,000
· NZIF website - apply for the Mary Sutherland scholarship
4. NZ Redwood Co Scholarship of $5,000
· NZIF website - apply for the Redwood scholarship
5. Otago Southland Award
· NZIF website - apply for the Otago Southland award
6. Student Poster prize at NZIF Conference
· NZIF website - apply for the poster prize
7. University Undergraduate Scholarship of $1,000
· NZIF website - apply for the undergraduate scholarship
Applications, made on the application form, must be received by the foundation administrator no later than 5pm on Monday 31 May 2021.
The awards will be announced at the Awards Dinner of the NZ Institute of Forestry Conference in Masterton on 28 June 2021.
A day in the life of a Clinical Psychologist
Psychology is one of the 10 most common searches for high school students exploring career pathways. If you want to know more about what a day in the life of a psychologist looks like, please click the link below.
University of Auckland Open Day on Campus 2021
Saturday 28 August, 9.00am-3.30pm Come along and experience the social side of University life at Open Day on Campus. You will see what life is like as a student first-hand and can explore the learning opportunities that are just right for you. We will be hosting exhibition areas, mini-lectures, tours, entertainment, and other activities. Our faculties are offering a great programme …
UC Criminal Justice Day for Year 13 Students
Presented by the University of Canterbury, Criminal Justice Day is a half-day session for Year 13 students. It explores the nature of criminal justice, both as a subject for study and as a career.
Students will:
- gain an understanding of what study of criminal justice entails.
- participate in a mock trial.
- hear from our resident specialists in justice and injustice.
Students will also have an opportunity to meet and question industry guests working within New Zealand’s criminal justice system and to get a feel for the wide variety of jobs in the sector.
Date: Wed 2 June
Time: 11:30am to 2:10pm
UC Law & Criminal Justice Day for Year 11-12s
Year 11/12 students May 18 12pm - 2.50pm
Presented by UC School of Law
Law & Criminal Justice Day is a half-day session for Year 11/12 students which will provide them with an on-campus experience while looking into future potential career paths and study options around Law and Criminal Justice.
The students will engage in real cases and touch on topics that are part of both areas of study.
The end of the session will involve a Q&A with staff and students around potential career paths and answer any of their questions around Law and Criminal Justice.
UC Ilam School of Fine Arts Careers Evening
Are you interested in studying Fine Arts and wondering what you can do with a Bachelor of Fine Arts?
Come along and join us for a careers evening where we host a panel of artists with varied careers.
Hear about why a degree in Fine Arts adds value to your employability and creative aspirations and take a look around the gallery and studios to see what current students are working on.
Refreshments provided, all welcome!
Date: May 19
Time: 5.30pm-7.00pm
NZ College of Chiropractic Open Day & Christchurch Info Evening
Interested in a career in health? The New Zealand College of Chiropractic is hosting an Information Session in Christchurch on Wednesday 19 May at 7.00pm. Come along to hear more about what a career in chiropractic can offer you, hear about student life and learn about the admissions requirements.
The details for the Information Session are:
Date & Time: Wednesday 19 May 7.00pm
Location: Eden Health, 29 Leeds Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch
Registration: chiropractic.ac.nz/event/chiropractic-career-talk-christchurch-3
Interested in becoming an Osteopath?
Study to become an Osteopath at ARA Institute of Canterbury
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that works by correcting alignment and restoring mobility in the spine and joints, decreasing muscular tension, reducing nerve irritation, and increasing blood flow.
For more information click on the following link
https://www.ara.ac.nz/study-interest-areas/nursing-midwifery-and-medical-imaging/osteopathy/
Nohoaka Pakihi
Formerly known as the Māori Business Boot Camp.
Applications close on Friday 14 May 2021.
This is an amazing opportunity for Y12 and Y13 Māori students in Aotearoa who are interested in pursuing business studies. This fully funded scholarship will enable successful applicants to attend a four day programme held on campus in Dunedin. Students will explore the University campus and the student city of Dunedin and participate in business activities that will inspire and challenge their business mindset. This business boot camp styled programme aims to develop skills in innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurship, economics, sustainability and Māori business frameworks. This programme also offers students an experience in a residential college and an opportunity to meet Te Huka Mātauraka staff who provide great support for Māori students while they are studying at Otago University.
Nohoaka Pakihi is being held from Sunday 30 May to Thursday 3 June 2021.
Who can apply?
· Y12 and Y13 students of Māori descent
· Currently enrolled in a New Zealand secondary school
· Working towards achieving University Entrance
· Considering studying at the University of Otago
For further enquiries, please contact:
Taikawa Tamati Elliffe
Kaiawhina Māori Business School
Email taikawa.tamati-elliffe@otago.ac.nz
How to help your teenager with their career decisions
Never before has a generation had to adapt so quickly. Industries, jobs, and skills are disappearing and evolving all the time and keeping up with the changes can be a very real challenge.
You can help your child face this new way of navigating their career path by helping them to learn to be agile and resilient.
Be their advocate, encourage them and walk alongside them as they work this out. Not only will you help them make wise decisions, but your relationship can also be strengthened when they feel trusted and supported.
Career choices are not for life.
A “job for life” mindset is no longer valid. The idea that a certain qualification will set them on a certain path forever is out of date with what actually happens these days. Certainly, their choices now can affect the options available to them, but it is almost as certain that whatever path they choose now will not be their last.
Widen your support network.
Add friends who your teen trusts, ask people you know in industries your teen has an interest in to talk to them, bring in older and younger contacts to be available to share their experiences with them.
Encourage choosing subjects that are of interest.
Notice what subjects spark your child’s interest and gives them energy – you want them to engage with school, not disengage because they are not inspired by what they are studying. It pays to help them understand the subjects that will be required if they want to follow certain interests into tertiary study, but also to remember that all is not lost if they require further short-term study to gain access later on. The most important thing is that they want to study, and they are interested in what they are learning.
Expand the possibilities they are aware of:
Attend the Career Expo, look online, chat with friends, engage with the school career advisor – make sure you and your child feel empowered with knowledge.
Ask questions, challenge beliefs.
The key is to manage this without criticising them. Clear up any misunderstandings they may have about work so that they are making choices based on accurate information.
Encourage work experience.
The more they are exposed to, the more they will understand if that is right for them or not. Paid or volunteer work develops a positive work ethic and builds confidence and competence.