Students should be putting 2021 plans in place for their future Career Pathway.
Year 13 students should be applying for their scholarships and hall of residence for 2021. Year 11 & 12 students may be thinking about their career pathway and the subjects they need to select to enhance this journey.
If there are students out there who need some course/career advice, please feel free to come and talk to us in the Careers Office. We love seeing you.
There is an incredible amount of information in this notice this week. Two great leadership opportunities through the Canterbury District Health Board and Catholic Youth Team are available. Details in regard to applications are listed below. Key dates at ARA are also listed. Please read these carefully. Lincoln University is holding a new Open Day and Auckland University has new scholarships available. I have also included the Money Hub scholarship link, so you can all get applying and save your mum and dad a fortune.
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We love hearing from you.
Ms Jan Kershaw
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Lincoln Open Day - Tuesday, 22 September 4.00-8.00pm
Go and find out how Lincoln's specialist, land-based qualifications can grow into amazing careers and explore their campus.
There will be sessions hosted by lecturers on the many sub degree, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications offered, and visitors will be able to find out more about their fantastic free study options.
Registrations are open, and all you have to do is fill in the registration form here and Lincoln will send you a QR code for checking in on the night.
Please note this event will only take place under Alert Level 1, and will not be rescheduled again.
Thinking about Med School?
You need to know about UCATS...
Medical Interviews and Effective Communication Skills Workshop
Head-start early training - LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE Event
ENROL TODAY (Limited Spots)
19 & 26 September 2020, 10:00am - 4:00pm AEST
View other dates and locations
University Scholarships for Year 13 Students
MoneyHub has updated its directory of hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start University in 2021.
The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list.
The URL is https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html
Leadership Opportunity
The CYT is currently looking for applicants for the 2021 Mission Team, to work alongside the Catholic Youth Team based in Christchurch. The team is made up of young adults, who spend the year organising outreach programs and events. This is a great opportunity for leadership experience. If you are interested check out the link.
School Leaver and 1st year Scholarships to Auckland University
A reminder that the school-leaver and first-year scholarships applications will be closing on Wednesday 2 September
The University of Auckland Waka Moana Scholarship and the University of Auckland Vaka Moana Scholarship
These scholarships include a guaranteed place in a Hall of Residence and will cover the costs of catered accommodation in a standard room, up to a value of $15,500. Recipients will also receive a laptop.
More information on the scholarships, eligibility and how to apply can be found at University of Auckland Waka Moana and Vaka Moana Scholarships.
Applications are now open and will close at 10am on 21 September.
Future Student Guide can be accessed on the following link guide.auckland.ac.nz.
Updated Undergraduate Prospectus, Introduction to the University of Auckland and Subject Guide 2021
Undergraduate Prospectuses 2021 page on our website.
Another wonderful leadership opportunity
for those of you looking at getting into Health Sciences...
The Youth Advisory Council are offering a volunteering opportunity for young people aged 16-24 years old.
They are recruiting new members to join them next year to be part of the exciting projects they have planned.
The Youth Advisory Council is a group of people aged between 16-24 years old that advocate for young people in the Canterbury Health System. They are passionate about the youth voice being heard. As a council, they give youth input into CDHB projects, provide health resources for youth, run a talk series, and host events and other projects.
There are a number of things happening at ARA...
Upcoming Application Closing Dates for 2021
Study
Degrees
- Nursing - 30 September
- Broadcasting Communications - 30 September
- Social Work - 31 October
Certificates
- Animal Management - 30 October
- Animal Technology - 30 October
School Shorts Competition
Calling all aspiring filmmakers - New Zealand Broadcasting School at Ara School Shorts competition is back! If you’re at high school in the South Island and you’ve got cinematic ambitions, here’s your chance to create a short video, show it to an audience at Reading Cinemas and be in to win awards and cool prizes. Submissions are due by 1 October. Click here for further details.
Click here for a School Shorts poster
Evening Ara Application Sessions
Over the next few months ARA will be hosting several Ara Application Sessions. This is relevant to all prospective students.
Students are welcome to come along to find out more about the application process, have questions answered, and get advice on completing their application.
City Campus Christchurch
- Thursday 17 September, 5:30pm
- Thursday 15 October, 5:30pm
Click here for more information, or to register
Information and Preparation Events - Christchurch
- Ace of Trades Careers Evening - 8 September
- An Audience with Metro News - 14 to 17 September
- Social Work & Human Services Information Session - 16 September
- Creative Design Portfolio Workshop - 7 October
Architectural Studies Portfolio Workshop - 8 October
Manawa Campus Tours
This is an opportunity to tour the Manawa Campus during the school holidays. It is suitable for anyone interested in checking out the new facilities for midwifery, medical imaging, and nursing.
Manawa Campus tours are available on:
- Monday 28 September at 1:30pm
- Tuesday 29 September at 10:30am
Click here to
request.
Thinking of heading South to SIT next year....
They are having an open day
The upheavals we’ve seen in the job market this year have impacted which industries that have the most demand for new workers?
We’ve looked at the latest data to uncover the top 20 most-needed jobs in New Zealand. Several can be found in two industries that are vital to the country’s recovery from COVID-19: Healthcare and Construction.
Here’s a snapshot of the top 20 most-needed roles, and what employers in these industries will be looking for when you apply for a role.
Most-needed jobsCurrent rankChange since FebNursing-All roles1+4Administrative Assistants2-1Warehousing, Storage & Distribution30Developers / Programmers40Retail Assistants5-3Automotive Trades6+2Sales Representatives / Consultants70Chefs / Cooks8-2Labourers9+6Business / Systems Analysts10-1Building Trades11+7Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services12+21Psychology, Counselling / Social Work13+21Civil / Structural Engineering14-2Account & Relationship Management15-1Customer Service – Call Centre16-6Machine Operators17+8Management – Store18-5Government / Council roles19+18Technicians20+2Healthcare and Construction in the spotlight
Health has been a defining theme of 2020, so it’s little surprise the industry is seeing an increase in demand for roles such as Nursing and Psychology, says Doug Steel, Senior Economist with BNZ.
“I expect that this will continue for some time as healthcare will remain a focus this year,” he says.
The building industry has also signalled a greater need for roles. Steel says this may be due to a $3 billion government infrastructure investment that’s been announced to help fund the country’s recovery from COVID-19.
“There was also significant infrastructure funding in place prior to COVID-19, and the recent increase will likely lead to demand for more construction workers,” he says.
“Residential construction may also be adding to the growth in roles,” he adds. “Councils weren’t issuing building consents during the lockdown, but that’s all changed now, so I expect there will be renewed residential building activity between now and Christmas.”
What does it mean for you?
If you’re looking for your next role in Healthcare or Construction, there may be more opportunities coming your way. But you may still face strong competition, so how can you make your application stand out?
When applying for healthcare roles, Dan Hobson, Director of Hobson Health Recruitment, suggests that you highlight your genuine commitment to supporting the health of others.
Healthcare workers play an incredibly vital role during this pandemic, Hobson explains, “Especially in nursing sectors such as aged care, community care and emergency departments or ICU,” he says. “Also, showcase all the skills you’ve developed during your career,” he adds, recommending you don’t leave out any vital information that could support your application.
If you’re applying for a labourer or building trades role, highlight your positive and hard-working attitude. That’s the advice from Troy Thurston, Operations Director at Adecco.
“A strong work ethic will always enable you to stand out quickly and become key to a construction project’s operation,” says Thurston. “Demonstrate that you are hardworking and committed to getting the job done, share examples of projects you’ve worked hard to complete and detail ways you have taken responsibility for the work you have done before.”
As COVID-19 continues to shape the job market, we’ll keep you in the loop on which industries have the biggest demand for employees.
For now, if you’re focusing on finding your next role, check out these tips for getting your application noticed, and see what’s different about going for a job now so you can prepare for the interview process with more confidence.