Careers Department & Upcoming Events
Tips to guide students towards making informed decisions about their future tertiary or vocational paths (plus upcoming events).
Preparing for your future is crucial, whether you're considering tertiary education or vocational pathways. Here are some tips to help you along the way:
Explore your interests and strengths. Reflect on what subjects and activities you enjoy and excel in. This will guide you towards a suitable career path.
Research different pathways: Understand the requirements and opportunities of both tertiary education and vocational training to make an informed decision.
Talk to your family, your LA, teachers, and the Careers Adviser: Seek guidance on career options, course selection, and application processes based on your interests and goals.
Build skills: Engage in extracurricular activities, work experience/job shadowing, or part-time jobs to develop technical and soft skills that align with your chosen path.
Work on study habits. Develop effective study routines, time management skills, and organisation techniques to excel academically in your chosen field.
Network: Attend career expos, workshops, or presentations to connect with industry experts and gain insights into your desired field.
Stay motivated and focused. Keep your goals in mind, stay positive, and persevere through challenges to achieve success in your chosen pathway.
Check out careers articles in past Waimate High School newsletters for information and website links that will support your career planning and goals. Careers New Zealand have an excellent career planning resource and remember I am here to help you. There are resources such as the Inzone Career Kiosk, and the School Leavers Toolkit to help with your research and planning.
Upcoming Events+:
Experience Ara - refer to this article for upcoming June and July Experience Ara offerings.
Labo In-Japan Homestay Program 2024-2025 - open to New Zealand students in years 9 to 13. Applications extended until end of June 2024.
Sargeson Prize Short Story Competition - Aotearoa's richest short story competition! Secondary school students (16-18 years) have the chance to win $2,000 and a summer writing residency, while the Open Division winner takes home $10,000! Closes 30 June 2024.
Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network visit for rural health careers promotion programme on Monday 1 July - for year 10s period 1, and interested seniors period 2.
Connected.govt.nz 'Jobs in Uniforms Expo Waimate' in the Waimate High School Hall on Tuesday 2 July: from 1pm-3pm open to WHS students. From 3pm-4pm, open to public and school families.
University of Canterbury - register now for the Hui Tairanga | Info Evening for students and whānau in Timaru on Wednesday 3 July.
University of Auckland - Information Student Evening on 4 July from 6-8pm at the Novotel Hotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. Students to register for this event via this link.
Poetry Aotearoa Yearbook student poetry competition is now open to all year 11, 12 and 13 students and closes 5 July 2024.
Mangōpare Air New Zealand Pilot Cadetship - Air New Zealand has partnered with Ansett Aviation Training and AeroGuard Flight Training Centre to deliver a customised cadetship focusing on training the next generation of pilots. Closes 8 July.
Experience QRC July or October school holidays - for students currently in year 13 who are interested in the different career opportunities within the tourism and hospitality industry.
PIHMS' Career Week - in July or October holidays - explore first-hand the world of hospitality, tourism and hotel management at PIHMS before making a decision.
Telford Taster Camps July, October or December school holidays - discover what it's like to live and learn at Telford (agriculture, rural veterinary tech, equine).
Lincoln University - Hui Whakatuwhera Open Day on Friday 19 July.
Christchurch Tertiary Day - TBA.
NZDF Careers Visit at 10.30am on Wednesday 24 July. For info on upcoming NZDF events, go to this link.
Otago Polytechnic - Steph Kerslake will be at Waimate High School on Monday 29 July from 1pm for 2025 Course Planning, and advice for scholarships and halls of residence applications.
KMPG StudyLink Presentation at 10am on Wednesday 31 July in the Library for year 13 students and interested year 12 students.
Telford SIT Campus Visit on Thursday 1 August - Prac. Ag. and Careers Visit.
Victoria University of Wellington - Tessa Hope will be at Waimate High School on Friday 2 August from 9.30am for 2025 Course Planning.
AI Hackathon& University of Waikato scholarship opportunity for year 12 & 13 students - register now!
Women in Trades event on Thursday 8 August at Caroline Bay Hall. Register via link.
University of Otago - Sandra Spence will be at Waimate High School on Wednesday 14 August from 12.30pm for 2025 Course Planning.
Victoria University of Wellington - Te Herenga Waka Open Day on Friday 23 August.
AUT Open Day on Saturday 24 August.
University of Auckland - Open Day on Saturday 24 August.
University of Canterbury - Open Day/ Rā Tōmene on Friday 30 August.
Massey University Open Days: refer to this link for various August open days.
Ara Junior Sector Day on Wednesday 4 September. (Years 9-10)
Thrive for Life's - "Uni LIVE", a one day event in Christchurch on 29 October on how to be a successful student at Uni. Thrive Coaching for Life offer a range of services, including a comprehensive University Ready online programme. Waimate High School has invested in the Thrive Coaching for Life University Workbook for our students. The workbook ensures students make the most out of their tertiary open day visits and is available from Mrs Shearer.
MTFJ Student Driver Licence Support - refer to this article for support provided by Lisa Dobson and the Waimate Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs. Students to contact Lisa directly for help with support for learner's licence, driving lessons, restricted licence, defensive driving courses or full licence.