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Kia ora koutou katoa, I hope you have had a good couple of weeks and things are going well. Last week I ran my first new Careers Advisor Induction workshop in Auckland. It was lovely to meet 30 people who are starting their journey in this world and it took me back to my own experience of attending a workshop, run by CATE and Careers NZ in 2016. I still remember feeling like I had no idea of what I was doing and being overwhelmed by all of the information I had to learn. The great thing is that as a community, I have always felt that we are very supportive of each other and there is a great network out there willing to share and help. Working in Careers can sometimes be lonely in schools, so please reach out to other members and get involved in your regional CATE group so that we can work together to support the important mahi that you do. “Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" This year, I will be running an online Gateway conference on Wednesday, July 31st. I am looking for people willing to present, so please fill in the form below if you are happy to share. I would also like to make sure that any Gateway-related questions you have are answered, so please also submit them on the form below. Enjoy the rest of the week. Ngā mihi,  |
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Online Gateway Conference—Wednesday 31st July 2024 Call for presenters What do you want to know? What do you need help with? |
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Lunchtime Byte—Supporting Neurodiverse Students—Eleanor Blakey Eleanor Blakey, a marketer by trade, turned career advisor and advocate for neurodiversity. After her son's diagnosis of neurodiversity, Eleanor was forced to pivot her career. Eleanor leveraged her marketing expertise, identifying a crucial gap and embarked on a mission to empower autistic teens, to develop meaningful career paths. Eleanor pursued a Diploma in Career Development focusing on neurodiversity, particularly autism. Her blend of lived experience and professional knowledge equips her with a unique perspective. During Eleanor’s session, she will share actionable insights and practical guidance for supporting neurodiverse students as they navigate the intricate pathways of career development. Please register for this webinar here |
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What is a meaningful encounter with the World of Work? This article has been written in response to teachers wanting more information about what constitutes such encounters and how they can go about getting the best outcomes for young people. |
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A new interactive careers roadmap has been launched by Civil Contractors New Zealand to showcase the different opportunities in the civil construction industry and inspire school leavers and other career seekers to explore them. The digital CCNZ Careers Roadmap allows people to discover more than 50 different civil construction careers and understand what each involves, the skills or certifications they might need in work in the role, and future career opportunities the role can lead to. Links to training providers are embedded in the roadmap to make it easy for career seekers to take the first step into the civil construction industry, along with inspiring worker videos and articles to help bring different roles to life. Rebecca Fox, Workforce Development Manager at CCNZ encourages everyone to have a go with this map and use it as the basis for any career conversation to see what people are interested in. Many of the roles on the map are ones that exist across other sectors, some of course are sector specific. For all students that are kinaesthetic, or really not sure what they want to do this is a great tool. Rebecca can be contacted at rebecca@civilcontractors.co.nz or 027 211 6317 |
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There is still time to register! Christchurch Workshop Wellington Workshop |
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Grandshake Webinar is available to view here and on the CATE website in the member resources. Email Andrew Taylor—andrew@grandshake.co |
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Inspire Me coming soon TEC is continuing to develop Tahatū throughout the pilot that is currently running. One of the things they are working on is Inspire Me, an interactive quiz due for release on Tahatū in the next few months that helps users discover their interests and suggests work areas and career ideas. Watch this space! |
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Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award (PMVEA) Update The following email was sent from Rob Mill—General Manager I am writing to share an important update about the Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award (PMVEA). As you may be aware, the Government has required all public service departments, including the Ministry of Education, to meet its savings targets and align spending with its priorities. After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that the PMVEA will be discontinued effective this year, and the funding re-allocated to support the Government's education targets. The Award’s primary goal is to help raise the profile of vocational education in secondary schools, and this has largely been achieved. The PMVEA website will consequently be decommissioned on 7 June 2024. We recognise the significance of the PMVEA for your students and school community, and would like to encourage you to continue to celebrate students who excel in vocational education. There is information on alternative ways of celebrating vocational excellence on our website. Thank you for supporting all our learners to achieve their full potential. |
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The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free scheme will replace it, starting from January 2025 with the following parameters:
We are working through transition arrangements for first-year Fees Free learners as well as detailed policy design and implementation for the final-year Fees Free scheme. Once decisions are made, we will update this information here |
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Applications are now OPEN for GirlBoss Edge: Tech for Good, our 10-day online accelerator designed for young women aged 15- 21 with a passion for Technology, Business, Engineering, Innovation, or Social Impact. No prior experience or knowledge is required. No matter what career you're passionate about, GirlBoss Edge: Tech for Good is perfect for you. Whether you want to build your confidence, make a difference in technology, engineering, business, innovation and more, or just want to make 199 new friends, we've got you covered! Join GirlBoss Edge: Tech for Good and gain 1:1 mentoring with inspiring professionals, inspirational coaching from iconic speakers (such as NASA Astrophysicist and Climate Change Activist, Diana Chao), a CV-worthy challenge, a goodie bag, and most importantly, become a part of an incredible community of young women from across Aotearoa. |