CATE—Career and Transition Education Association eNewsletter #3 2023

Kia ora,

It is hard to believe we are nearly halfway through Term 1 and the beginning of autumn!

We are excited to announce the new Māori National Executive Representative that will be joining our team this week when we meet in Wellington. This is a positive move forward for CATE and will ensure as an organisation we are meeting our commitments to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and that we are applying a culturally competent lens to the mahi that we do.

The highlight for me over the last fortnight has been the "New Career Advisor Induction Workshop" in Auckland. It was fantastic to see the enthusiasm and energy in the room and heartening to know that the future of career education and guidance in schools is in good hands. I have another workshop in Christchurch on the 21st and 22nd of March if anyone is keen to join us—see details below.

We start our Lunchtime Byte programme on the 17th of March, check out the two speakers we have scheduled for March and register below. I am keen to ensure we have a programme that meets the needs of both Career Advisors and Gateway Co-ordinators so I am keen to hear ideas on topics and speakers. I would love to have CATE members present different initiatives to showcase the wonderful work they do - let me know if you are keen.

Ngā mihi nui,

Leigh Gray
Kaiārahi CATE NZ

Congratulations to Mel Veituna from Ngā Taiātea Wharekura who is our newly appointed Māori National Executive Representative. This is an exciting step forward for CATE.

Here is an insight into Mel’s experience and involvement in Kaupapa Māori initiatives.

In mainstream, as the HOD Te Reo, Mel was the main support person for all of the Kaupapa Māori career initiatives. At Wharekura, all of the career kaupapa are Māori initiatives. During her 10 years at Ngā Taiātea Wharekura she has been an active participant in CATE and has attended many hui and conferences. She has been a member of the Waikato Pathways Focus Group led by the MoE over the past few years.

Last year she worked closely with Kainga Ora and Ngā Kura a Iwi to look at possible pathways for getting Maori into building and construction careers. A couple of years ago BCITO launched their Maori language BCATS which she helped support them to create.

Mel has an excellent relationship with many key stakeholders in careers education in the Waikato and is passionate about Career Education and providing pathways for tauir.a as she believes our tauira are the leaders of tomorrow for their Iwi, Hapū and Whānau.

Her vision for this role is to give a Māori viewpoint from someone who is immersed in Māori medium to ensure the best outcomes for all our tauira across the motu. She believes it is important that we set up systems and pathways to empower young Māori to succeed as Māori in Te Ao Hurihuri.

Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu—Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly!

LUNCHTIME BYTE
Thank you for your positive feedback on the Lunchtime Bytes. We are continuing these through into 2023 and will be offering two per month. We are keen to hear from members who would be interested in presenting or topic ideas or suggestions on who you would like to present.

These recording are always recorded and are stored on the CATE website in the member section.

March 17th 1.30pm: My Mahi—Jeff King
MyMahi is a digital tool to help rangatahi manage learning, wellbeing and career pathways. It is unique in that the young person owns and manages their profile and shares it with teachers, mentors, employers etc who can support them on their journey. It is also unique because it is transportable and can be taken with a student when they leave school. MyMahi has a range of features including an entry job board, job profile system plus much more. Next on the list of features are tools to make bank account and Studylink signup processes easier.

Please register here

LUNCHTIME BYTE

March 31st 1.30pm: NoticeBoards—Brighter Future with Ciaran Jack
NoticeBoards are Aotearoa's premier secondary schools' content display network. At no cost to the school, they offer to install a high-resolution screen in a high-visibility area on campus, providing students with inspiring content and future-focused opportunities inside their place of learning.

Their dedicated team curate and broadcast external well-being, education, and career opportunities to aid student awareness and future decision-making. Schools are empowered to broadcast local content easily and quickly and are provided creative resources to aid their visual communications. With Noticeboards, career staff can communicate easily with students, who in turn, can make informed decisions for their future.

Please register here