Career Exploration
With so many careers events being cancelled or postponed this year, a number of opportunities have been created virtually, allowing students and families to continue exploring career pathway options for tertiary study and the world of work.
Read about the University of Auckland initiatives designed to support and assist students to pathway into university programmes.
Virtual Careers Expo
https://www.mediadesignschool.com/virtual-careers-expo
Thursday 18 June - 12pm to 8pm
Friday 19 June - 9am to 5pm
- Explore the Virtual Careers Expo Hall
- Visit more than 30 stands hosted by exhibitors from across New Zealand
- Chat live to staff and student ambassadors
- Head to the Webcast Hub for on-demand video presentations
- Explore the virtual campus
- Attend from the comfort of your own home (or school)
Massey University Undergraduate Virtual Information Evening
Relive or catchup with videos of the information evening held in May. Watch a sneak peak of how Massey University could shape your future broken up into areas of study so you can view what interests you the most.
No-Sweat - Lincoln University
Lincoln University are excited to be hosting a series of "No-Sweat" information sessions via zoom to cover everything students need to know regarding Sport Scholarships. A panel of key people will help answer all of your burning questions, and provide advice for young athletes looking to take the next step in their sporting careers.
- Students will get the chance to hear from the code academy managers, athletes and scholars, as well as key staff from the Lincoln University Sport and Recreation team.
- All sessions in the series will run on Monday evenings at 6pm for approximately 1 hour.
- Basketball: Monday 15 June
- Netball: Monday 22 June
- Hockey: Monday 29 June
- Cricket: Monday 6 July
- Rowing: Monday 13 July
Students can click here to register
http://web.lincoln.ac.nz/lincolnacnz-arpjp/pages/i2tavqroeeqoeganonlxyg.html
Lincoln University Virtual Open Day - save the date.
Join in online on July 17 from 4pm to 7pm to find our how their qualifications lead to amazing careers, and all about their close connections to New Zealand's thriving food and fibre industries and the opportunities they offer. Hear about specialisations, student life, support on offer, accommodation on campus and much more. Ask questions and get real-time answers.
https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/News-and-Events/Open-Day-2020
Victoria University of Wellington
A two-part series of digital information sessions for prospective students. The first part will provide students with an introduction to the University, and information about degrees, student life, accommodation, and scholarships.
- Tuesday 23 June 6 - 7pm
This digital information session will introduce students to life and study at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. As well as polls and live Q&A, the sessions will include information about:
- The student experience and Wellington as a study destination.
- Study areas, degree structure, and admission and enrolment.
- Accommodation, scholarships and student services.
Register online to receive access details
https://go.wgtn.ac.nz/undergraduate-digital-information-sessions.html
The second part of the series will focus on subject areas, and will be hosted by faculty academics. These subject information sessions will be held on Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 1 July. Details of the subject area information sessions will be announced closer to the time.
University of Canterbury Virtual Open Day
Future students and their whānau are invited to the 2020 Rā Rōmene Open Day on 9 July. This is your chance to explore the campus and learn about how they help their students become graduates who are prepared to make a difference.
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/open-days/
Take a virtual tour of the campus.
https://apps.canterbury.ac.nz/1/virtualtour/
Tour the halls of residence.
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/accommodation/halls/360-panoramas/
College of Engineering virtual tour.
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering/virtual-tour/
College of Science virtual tour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IC4xSUzZ-w&feature=youtu.be
University of Auckland Engineering Futures Evenings Online
Session Two: How Engineering re-writes the rules of tomorrow Monday 22 June, 5.30pm and Tuesday 30 June, 5.30pm
Session Three: A student life like no other Tuesday 23 June, 5.30pm and Wednesday 1 July, 5.30pm
Session Four: Engineering for parents and whānau. Wednesday 24 June, 5.30pm
Online registration:
Otago Polytechnic School of Business Virtual Open Night
Wednesday 10 June, 6pm
The Bachelor of Applied Management students will be hosting a School of Business Virtual Open Night. Lecturers will provide information about the programme on offer and students will share their first-hand experience of tertiary study. Visit the Facebook event page and hit 'interested' to receive reminders about the Open Night.
Find the event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/262125281809347/
AUT Parents' Information Evening
Tuesday 30 June.
On the night they will be taking parents through the programme offerings and AUT student services. Staff will be available during the webinar for parents to ask questions and to gain more information so they can support their daughter entering tertiary study. Also provided will be a useful resource pack with everything you would need to know.
Please register for the webinar via the link below.