Create1World 2019 - Massey University Campus

Massey University invites high school students in years 9-13 to join us for a fabulous day of creative inspiration including local and international panellists answering your questions, along with performances and workshops. This conference is being held on Thursday 21st November.
The conference is free and gives you a feast of creative inspiration from other young people and leading creative activists.
Please click here for all details about registration.
 

Year 10 Taster Day 2019 - Massey Univeristy

Please click here for details for the annual Year 10 Taster day to be held on Wednesday 20th November 2019.
 

Kia Ita - Univeristy Preparation Programme  - Otago University

Please click here for details of this free university preparation programme offered to Maori students before the beginning of their first year of study.

The University of Auckland - Women in Engineering

The Women in Engineering team at the University of Auckland are once again hosting a tutoring week for Year 13 women students who are preparing to sit their Level 3 Physics and Calculus externals.
Monday 7th - Friday 11 October UoA City Campus 9 am - 12 noon, followed by lunch  - FREE to attend, registration required
Please click the link to further details and the registration form:
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/engineering/study-with-us/women-in-engineering/tutoring-week.html
 

BCITO #tradesforme - Work Ready Launch

Please click here for the BCITO work ready presentation, taking place Wednesday 18 September 2019 at Alexandra Park.

Massey University - Enrolment Drop In Days for Auckland Campus

Please click here for dates and time for the Enrolment Drop in Days for October during the Term 3 holidays.

NZ Marine & Composites ITO -Launch it, School to Work

We  operate a programme Launch it, School to Work helping to connect senior students with employers in the marine and composites industry.  Please click here for more information.

We have a number of employers all over Auckland who are keen to take students for work experience as an introduction to their workplaces, with the view that there are apprenticeship opportunities for students who are a good fit.

Our industry is so diverse covering not only marine with boatbuilding, marine systems engineering, sail making and other options but the aerospace and automotive industries through the composite qualifications.


Student Job Directory

MoneyHub has published a comprehensive directory of student jobs for summer 2019-2020. With 50+ well-known employers listed and links to their student job application details, there is something for everyone. Getting a summer job is a lot easier with this guide, exclusive to MoneyHub. To access the guide, visit the MoneyHub Student Job Directory.

Like our scholarship page, this guide is free to use, download and take action on. We have published a number of tips for job application success as well as a CV guide and interview tips, designed to make the application process less stressful for your students.

NZ Defensive Driving Courses, Orewa

A reminder about the upcoming AA defensive driving courses.
There is a school holiday [morning] course on Mon 30 Sept, Wed 2, Mon 7 and Wed 9 Oct. 09.30 start.
Evening courses are as follows:
October, 1, 3, 8, 10
November 5, 7, 12, 14
December 3, 5, 10, 12
All enquiries to Dave Inglis by any of the contact methods below.

Adams Driving School Ltd
0800 LPLATE [575 283]
021 510 887
09 422 2289
dave@lplate.co.nz
www.adamsdrivingschool.co.nz

Air New Zealand - Pilot Career Evening

Interested in a career as Pilot for Air New Zealand? Please click here for more info.

Massey University Open Days

Please click here for more info about the Massey University open days in 2019.
 

University Scholarships for Year 13 Students

MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2020. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list. Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success.
For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub Scholarship page

Student Loans for Year 13 Students

MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to the Student Loan scheme for any student planning to start university, polytechnic or another tertiary course in 2020. The comprehensive guide explains everything students (and their parents) need to know about how student loans work, including weekly entitlements, student allowances and a section demystifying the debt issue. For more details, visit the MoneyHub Student Loan guide.

Innovation Academy

Learn the IT skills and experience you need to secure your future. Please click here for further info about this IT Academy that will be locally based in Whangaparaoa and and running courses from April/May.

PIHMS Hospitality and Tourism Diploma/Degree With Guaranteed Job

PIHMS specialise in Tourism, Hotel and Hospitality Management education with a guaranteed paid internship with earning potential of over $55,000 during the course.

Over the past 24 years PIHMS (Pacific International Hotel Management School) based in New Plymouth, has put over 3300 young students through internationally recognised qualifications and into jobs in New Zealand and all over the globe.

Only at PIHMS can you live, study and learn in a hotel:

• Two sides of learning:
• Practical training in our own PIHMS Hotel
• Business/commerce based subjects

Paid Hotel employment throughout your study:

• Two 6 month paid hotel internships (exclusive to PIHMS)
• Paid employment in a top hotel around New Zealand or Australia – Experience a mini gap year while you study
• Earn up to $55,000 during your study on a paid internship throughout your study

Positive graduate outcomes:

• 96% of PIHMS students receive employment within 3 months after graduating from PIHMS
• Get your dream tourism, hotel or hospitality job

A qualification that helps you have a great career:

• 83 % of PIHMS graduates receive a promotion within one year of graduating
• 59% of Degree graduates are in management positions (1-5 years after graduating)
• The only provider in New Zealand where students graduate with a superior diploma/degree and 1 year work experience

PIHMS graduates have great careers and lifestyles earning good $$$

There are loads of different career pathways in NZ and all around the globe

• Hotel Management
• Event management
• Marketing
• Human resources
• Revenue management
• Run your own restaurant / Business
• Food and beverage management / Front office management
• Or maybe you want to make the best coffee anywhere in the world from Dunedin to Hawaii!

www.pihms.ac.nz – For general information about PIHMS’s tourism, hotel and hospitality management diploma and degree with a guaranteed job offer. Plus great videos!

PIHMS are looking for school leavers who:

* Have a willingness to learn through training and working

* Have an interest in Hospitality, Tourism or Hotel Management

* Are looking for a life-changing experience

Lattitude Global Volunteering
In case you’ve missed us to date: Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development organisation, providing Gap Year and International Volunteering placements for young New Zealanders aged 17-25. For more informayion please click here

 

Term 1 Spaces - STAR, Gateway and Careers

We have spaces available on our Short Courses for your students to step into a world of Travel, Tourism & Aviation whilst in school. They will gain experience, NCEA credits with our experienced Short Course Tutors.

Please click here for more information.
 

IMPORTANT - Please click here for further info from the TEC on eligibility after you have already enrolled for Fees Free Study!

Young Scholars Information Evening 

The Arts Young Scholars information session will be held on 15 November from 6-7pm in the Arts Students’
Centre (Social Sciences Building, 10 Symonds Street,Auckland). The information session is an opportunity
for you and your parents/guardians to:
• Learn more about the Faculty of Arts subjects offered
in the Young Scholars program

• Meet current students and teaching academics

• Hear about the exciting opportunities and helpful support services available to Arts students at the
University of Auckland

Please click here for more info and registration.

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Quick Reminder: Hospitality Scholarship 2019
We are again offering a Hospitality Scholarship in 2019 to encourage students to enter a career in this exciting and fast-paced sector. Applicants will have the opportunity to study for free and have their transport costs covered during their course. We are sure this will be a wonderful opportunity for 2018 school leavers. Applications close 9 November 2018.
•  Click here for more information and the application process.

2019 Intakes
•Certificate in Cookery, Advanced . Starts February 5
•Certificate in Food & Beverage, Level 4 . Starts February 4
•School Holiday Star Courses April, July & October Holidays 2019. Includes Barista, Cafe Attendant & Cafe Cooking.
Free Fees 2019

In 2019, school leavers have an exciting opportunity ahead of them to study without having to pay fees. The following New Zealand School of Food & Wine courses are available free fees for eligible students:
• NZ Certificate in Cookery (Foundation) - Level 3
• NZ Certificate in Cookery (Advanced) - Levels 3 & 4
• NZ Certificate in Food & Beverage, Barista, Wine & Spirits - Level 4
• NZ Certificate in Hospitality & Event Management - Level 5
• New Zealand Diploma of Cookery
To read more about the New Zealand Government fees-free programme visit their website

Gap Year Programme

If you have students unsure of their next step, taking time out to travel before settling down to a longer course of study or permanent employment can be incredibly worthwhile. We have put together a programme to support a Gap Year with intensive training in cookery or hospitality, followed by a seasonal work placement in some of New Zealand's or Canada's most exciting places.
Complete a course in Cookery or Food & Beverage, and along the way we'll connect the students with employers to help find a role in an exciting place which offers a great lifestyle while working.
Find out more on our website https://www.foodandwine.co.nz/
 

Zonta International  - 2019 Young Women in Public Affair Awards

Established in 1990, Zonta’s YWPA award recognises young women aged 16-19 for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.

In past years the Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast have received applications from excellent young women who meet the requirements of the award, a panel of our members have interviewed the students and subsequently awarded one of the applicants a cheque for $1000. The successful application is then forwarded to the District 16 panel for consideration for the National Award and the application goes forward for International consideration.

Please click here for more info and click here for the application form

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Please click here to view the Computer Science Scholarship Examination Student Registration Form