Gateway is a programme funded by the Tertiary Education Commission for senior students (years 11, 12 and 13). It combines school-based learning with structured learning in the workplace via work placement opportunities and provides an opportunity for students to make progress in gaining a career qualification before leaving school.

Gateway can help some students tick off the work experience component needed to gain entry into certain university courses.

Many students use Gateway as a stepping stone directly into a career of their choice. Students that excel on work placements sometimes are successful at gaining apprenticeships with local businesses to start their trades-based career. For others the work training leads to part-time jobs that support them while they attend tertiary training.

Student’s find gateway can be a good chance to check out a career in a hands-on way and make an informed decision about whether it’s a good match for them before pursuing tertiary education in that area.

Past Westland High School students have had successful work placements in the following industries, many have resulted in apprenticeships:

Plumbing, Early Childhood, Retail, Hairdressing, Agriculture, Aviation, Automotive mechanics, Panel Beating, Electrical, Construction, Diesel mechanics, Animal care, Equine careers, Real estate, Vet nursing, Building, Mining

If you are interested in a Gateway placement you will need to speak with Ms Kristy Veale, Gateway Co-ordinator.