Careers News
Term 3 is always a very busy one with seniors making big decisions around transitioning out of school into study and work, or sometimes a bit of both. Applications for Te Pukenga (Polytechnics) and University should be well underway, as should the Halls of Residence applications. Scholarships require a little more thought and should also be nearing completion - best to note their deadlines to ensure you have them in on time.
The careers team are always here to help. Students and parents are welcome to make an appointment. I have added some interesting and helpful links below, I hope you find them of use.
MoneyHub
This is a very useful website, with lots to offer for school leavers from budgeting, scholarship help, CV writing, jobs, study options and loads of other information.
Need some revision or studying tips click on the link below -
Fees Free update, the government announcement -
Sports Pathways at International Universities
Ethos College is the leading global Sports Pathways company that works with schools helping student athletes take their sport to the next level at university and beyond. They also have been working with many schools in Australia for almost 10 years. They create targeted personal pathway options, including continuing competing at the university level in the US, Canada or UK, pro pathways, and careers in the sport industry and much more. They have been working with recruits from New Zealand for about 10 years, from those that have just played for school, all the way to national team caliber. They have created custom pathways for athletes at all levels! Click on the link to register for the webinar on the 4th September at 8pm NZ time -
Career Central - don’t forget you can use our school Careers Programme at home and school. It is a great way to explore the world of work and match your skills to different work/study options.
BOPFA Trades Academy
Some of our students are still braving the cold mornings to meet our Trades vans to travel to Rotorua campus - well done! I know this isn’t easy.
The Level 1 Trades students have started their final taster course for the year and all seems to be going well.
Trades Academy is a great way to try something new and is helpful in pathway planning. The new 2025 booklet is out with available courses. Next year we endeavor to have as many courses as possible run out of Taupo, to ease the transport cost and time restraints.
The courses for 2025 are -
NZ Cert in Makeup & SKin Care L3
Barbering L2-L3
Hair Beauty & Retail L2
Farming & Agriculture L2 - L3
NZC Auto Eng L2 -L3
Automotive Eng L2 - L3
Construction L2 - L3
Toi Whakairo L2 - L3
Civil Infrastructure L2
Building & Construction L2
Barbering & Hairdressing L2
ETCO Electrical Pre-trade Foundation programme L3
Please come and see us for a Trades Course booklet if you are interested.
Delwyn Roberts & Ashleigh Braithwaite
BOPFA Trades Academy
Licence to Work
As a part of our Licence to Work programme, Taupō Pathways awarded an Outward Bound Scholarship to our Hayden Harhoff worth $3500. Hayden spent an amazing eight days in the Marlborough Sounds. A huge thank you to Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand for this fantastic opportunity!
Students have started work placements in the community. Thanks to all those businesses willing to take our students on and provide them invaluable hands-on learning experiences. Your commitment to our students is greatly appreciated.
Paula Burnett
Licence to Work Teacher
Gateway
We are pleased to report that the Gateway programme has been a great success this term, with only a few placements left for the year. A big thank you to our local businesses for their ongoing support.
We recently held a Health 7 Safety course with 25 students participating. It was a valuable opportunity for them to gain important workplace skills and also a good addition to their CV’s.
Looking ahead, we have our final First Aid course coming up in September, which will be another fantastic opportunity!
Sam Perry- Gateway Teacher
Ashleigh Braithwaite - Gateway Co-ordinator
Tauhara College Students Represent at Love Taupo BYATA Conference
We had three outstanding students from Tauhara College attend the Love Taupo BYATA Conference to support and represent our school. These dedicated students were actively involved in helping out at the conference, and listing in to all things tourism. They had such a great experience and really enjoyed their day. Thanks to Manihera, Faith and Diva.
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