Exploring Future Paths: Careers at Waimate High School!

Students are always welcome to meet with Mrs Shearer in the Library, or contact her via email cshearer@waimate-high.school.nz for careers guidance. For information on various careers and pathways available, visit our careerwise website, collect any of the vocational or tertiary brochures in the Careers Corner of the Library, and check out the Inzone Careers Kiosk. 

Participating in liaison visits, pathway presentations with industry professionals and other related careers events organised by Waimate High School can also broaden your understanding of potential career options. 

Remember that exploring different career paths is a journey, and it's okay to feel uncertain at times. Take advantage of the resources available at Waimate High School and within our community to make informed decisions about your future. 

Upcoming visits and events:

Experience Ara - refer to this recent article for upcoming events in April and beyond.  

Live on Line Courses during the Holidays with ITS - refer to article for details of NCEA April holiday courses with ITS. 

University of Otago to be rescheduled from term 1 due to bereavement leave.

Waimate District Employment Fair on Wednesday 1 May 2024 from 1pm to 3pm at the Waimate Event Centre - year 12 and 13 students attending with staff. An email has been sent to parents/caregivers and year 12 and 13 students about the careers expo. 

South Canterbury Year 11 Pathways Expo on Wednesday 15 May at STEC, Timaru.

Gateway Forklift Certificate course with Mainland Driving on Monday 20 May. 

Christchurch Tertiary Day - Term 2 TBA.

NZDF Careers Visit - Term 2 TBA. For info on upcoming NZDF events, go to this link.

Waikato University Open Day Friday 24 May in Hamilton or on Friday 21 June in Tauranga. Christchurch Information Evening on 6 June. 

Dunedin Tertiary Open Days Sunday 26 and Monday 27 May. (WHS will attend on 27 May)

Ara Senior General Sector Day on Wednesday 29 May. (Years 11-13)

Ara Senior Health Sector Day on Thursday 30 May. (Years 11-13)

Girls with Hi-Vis To register, individuals or groups can sign up through Connexis and BCITO apprenticeship training programmes at https://www.connexis.org.nz/girls-with-hi-vis/schools/. Registration closes on April 29th, 2024 for 11 June event in Christchurch.

Ara Institute of Canterbury Open Day Wednesday 13 June.

University of Otago & Otago Polytechnic Info Evening for Students & Whānau in Timaru on 25 June or in Oamaru on 26 June.

Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network visit for rural health careers promotion programme on Monday 1 July  - year 10s and interested seniors.

University of Canterbury Hui Tairanga | Info Evening for students & whānau in Timaru on Wednesday 3 July.

Lincoln University Hui Whakatuwhera Open Day Friday 19 July.

Women in Trades event on Thursday 8 August at Caroline Bay Hall.

Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka Open Day Friday 23 August.

AUT Open Day Saturday 24 August.

University of Auckland Open Day Saturday 24 August.

University of Canterbury Open Day/ Rā Tōmene 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)

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.

Please complete the Waimate High School sign up form for anyone interested in being involved in any taster events or courses for any organisation in 2024.