The Whangaparāoa College Careers Department assists our rangatahi (youth)  with the competencies needed to be prepared and thrive in their career pathway. Learners are offered a range of opportunities and experiences.

Career advice and counselling is available, learners can book a one-on-one career counselling session, parents/caregivers are also welcome to attend.

Gateway is a ‘ready for work’ programme offering selected Year 12 and 13 learners real life skills to enable them to be better prepared for their future. Gateway is a subject option that combines in-class learning with courses and a work experience placement.

The College welcomes local community organisations to be a part of the Gateway Programme and host a learner for their work experience. If you can offer a place for one of our learners, please get in touch with Roxanne Mulvaney, Gateway Coordinator [email protected] to discuss.

These fun, hands-on taster courses are offered to our senior learners. Normally held in school holidays, most courses offer unit standards to gain NCEA credits and are all fully funded – no cost to learners!

• Explore a future career interest

• Learn skills to help with part-time work

Have fun learning about something you’re passionate about