Hello from the Careers Corner
As we come to the end of the senior year, it is wonderful to see the boys busy filling out applications for courses and halls of residence. We have also had a number of fantastic and rewarding scholarship results.
This weeks newsletter has a study link - for loans and applications. Workshops for those interested in being a Chiropractor, or involved in Agriculture. Yoobee is advertising its NCEA courses and Whitecliffe Technology has five scholarship going.
If you are still researching career choices please enrol for the Design your Career Youth Summit...30+ leaders from education, business and innovation will discuss how employment & work is being transformed by technology, globalization and COVID-19 – and share practical, real-world education and career advice to help participants launch and sustain meaningful and financially rewarding careers.
What is Agri Training’s Careers Online Agriculture Expo?
Agri Training will be running a free online webinar on Tuesday, 17 November 2020 between 1:00 pm and 3.30 pm where we will introduce career options available within agriculture.
They will be providing engaging industry speakers with knowledge and experience who can talk to students about everything from fencing and stock management to IT and agricultural science and research.
Thinking about becoming a Chiropractor?
Online Chiropractic Information Event:
- Thursday 12 November, 7pm
Register for the Zoom details here:
http://chiropractic.ac.nz/event/chiropractic-career-talk-12-november-2020/2021 NCEA Credit courses! | Yoobee Colleges
2021 NCEA Credit Courses!
Interested in Illustration, Animation, Game Development, Web Development, Information Technology and Digital Media!
Yoobee is excited to announce their 2021 NCEA Credit courses! They are thrilled to provide you with information on 2021's NCEA courses with credits. Next year they will be providing a wide range of courses across our Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and remote campuses. These courses will be delivered in terms 1, 2 and 3.
They will include subjects such as Illustration, Animation, Game Development, Web Development, Information Technology and Digital Media!
Remote Learning options are available.
How to enrol?
- Download the NCEA Credit Courses booklet and confirm which course and intake your students are interested in.
- Express interest in course with your Yoobee Colleges representative.
- Download and complete the enrolment form. Send the enrolment form to shortcourse@yoobeecolleges.com
- MOU is signed between high school representative and Yoobee Colleges.
- Confirmation email is sent from Yoobee Colleges to high school and student.
Download the NCEA Credit Courses Booklet and Enrolment Form here – https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/schools/short-courses/ncea-credit-courses/
Scholarships available for Tech courses at Whitecliffe
2020 has sparked an acceleration in demand for technology professionals in an already rapidly growing tech sector. Whitecliffe has a wide range of technology programs from level 4 to a new level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in applied information technology, preparing creative thinkers to be part of the change that technology is making in our world.
Whitecliffe just received accreditation from IT Professionals NZ. They are one of only ten tertiary education organisations in NZ with this accreditation and the only private tertiary establishment. Their accreditation approval included a commendation to Whitecliffe for its extensive stakeholder consultation and documentation, which has led to a significantly positive educational outcome for aspiring IT professionals.
In celebration of this achievement, they are excited to offer five scholarships for their technology courses in 2021!
HOW TO ENTER
1) Make a video (approx. one minute) stating why you want to study at Whitecliffe, simply using your mobile camera or other device.
2) Send your video via direct message to our Instagram or Facebook page (links)
3) A panel from Whitecliffe will review all applicant videos and select a winner.
4) Deadline to enter December 1st, 2020.
For further information on the scholarships, please visits – https://www.whitecliffe.ac.nz/scholarships
StudyLink – for student loans & allowances in 2021
Year 13s: If you need to apply for a Student Loan or Allowance for 2021, StudyLink recommend you do this and send in your documents by 16 December.
A Student Allowance is payable to those whose parents’ income is less than ~$90k per annum. An allowance is a payment to help with your living expenses while you study and it does not have to be paid back.
A Student Loan is money to assist with your tuition fees, course costs or living expenses and it does have to be paid back once you are earning. Currently, it is interest-free while you study.
Caution: Loans can add up very quickly and it can be difficult to pay back on top of your tax and KiwiSaver. It is recommendation you hold off drawing down a student loan for as long as you can and only borrow what you really need.
More than 150,000 students will be applying for student allowances and loans.
Applying before 16 December puts you in the best position to have everything sorted ready for the start of your course.
- Step 1 – Apply for 2021
First-time students
Before you apply for your Student Loan or Allowance, you should set up a RealMe verified identify. It’ll mean you won’t need to send evidence of your identity to support your application.
Set up a RealMe verified identity on the RealMe website
Student Loan
If you’re a new student, you may be able to get fees-free. You’ll most likely qualify if you’re finishing secondary school this year.
If you qualify, you may not need a Student Loan for your course fees.
You’ll still need to apply for a Student Loan if you want course-related costs or living costs.
Note: The fees-free website is currently being updated for 2021 study, we’ll update this page when its ready.
How to apply
You can apply for your Student Loan and/or Student Allowance online.
Returning students
If you’ve applied in the last 12 months, you can log in to MyStudyLink and use the Returning Application.
Your application will be pre-filled from last time. All you need to do is check and update your information – it’ll take less than 5 minutes.
Complete a returning application
- Step 2 – Send your documents
You will be contacted about what do do next.
If you need to send supporting documents, you can do this online using Connect.
It’s important to get everything in straight away so they can carry on processing your application.
Send your documents using Connect
- Be in to win a MacBook
You could go in the draw to win a 13″ MacBook. All you need to do is:
- apply by 16 December
- send all your documents by 16 December.
You will be put in the prize draw. A winner will be drawn by 31 January 2021.
University - New Zealand
General information for younger students & families
Thinking about university?
https://www.thinkingaboutuni.nz/about
A guide for New Zealand students, parents and whānau
Think of a university education as an investment. It opens more options and opportunities for your future. We know that graduates from universities are happier, healthier and earn more.
University is a chance for you to:
He aha e ako
ai ki te whare wānanga?
Me hono
CONNECT
…through internships and work placements with employers and industry
ENGAGE
Me aro
…with leading teachers and researchers from a top 3% world-ranked university
Me tipu
DEVELOP
…specialist knowledge, critical thinking, research and analytical skills; communication, interpersonal and information technology skills.
Me whakapakari
ENHANCE
…cultural understanding, global awareness and community involvement
Me whakahura
DISCOVER
…student life – student groups, clubs, activities
EXPERIENCE & EXPLORE
Me rongo me rapa…study abroad and international student exchange programmes
Design Your Career - 'Youth Summit' for students & parents.
November 9-13 - Online.
The Design Your Career Youth Summit for senior SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS preparing to make further education and career choices, PARENTS wanting to understand the emerging challenges their children will face, and school CAREER COUNSELLORS seeking compelling content to support their students, will be running from 9 November 2020.
This global online-only event, presented by The Ingenarium and supported by Careers England, Careers and Transition Education New Zealand and Cognita, is FREE to register and attend.
It will run over one week from 9 November, with all content remaining accessible to registered attendees for a limited time afterwards.
Registrations are NOW OPEN at www.youthcareersummit.com (where you can also find more information about the Event).
Please use our unique SMC code when you register: SSTBNZ20. Include this as part of any event promotion you choose to do. If 20 or more people sign up using this code, we will provide you with ongoing access to the event material.