Tai Tokerau Trades Training Updates |
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Our thoughts are with those who were impacted by the wild weather the weekend before the term started.
We extend our gratitude to Northland's emergency and civil defense services who supported those severely affected by the floods. Many thanks to the hardworking tradies and skilled workers who repaired (and continue to repair) the infrastructure issues that resulted from the significant flooding.
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During the term break, our team has been supporting the planning of innovative school events and activities to motivate young people towards many great career opportunities. If you would like support with your events or activities, please feel free to contact your Vocational Coordinator. |
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Expanding our team bubble |
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Tai Tokerau Trades Training is proud to announce that we have extended our team bubble and would like to introduce our newest team member.
A warm welcome to Alice Furrell, our Project Administrator, whom you will meet very soon, Alice will be supporting our Vocational Coordinators to support our Education to Employment Brokerage service.
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Alice Furrell
Project Administrator
Alice comes to the team with a wide range of skills, experience, and personality to support the operations of our Education to Employment Brokerage Service.
Alice is excited about her journey with Tai Tokerau Trades Training.
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Vocational Pathway Presentation |
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Our Vocational Coordinators have been busy increasing industry awareness by engaging and presenting to learners the many career pathways, tertiary training, and why the subject selection is incredibly important.
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The team incorporates innovative methods, such as TikTok and Instagram inspired presentations, to connect and promote career awareness through the language of our young people today. Check out our TikTok video from the Year 13 students from Te Kāpehu Whetū presenting their future career interests.
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Kōhine o Te Kāpehu Whetū
Future Career Moves!
#Famous
#Business
#BusinessOwner
#Coach
#FlightAttendant
#Psychologist
#BeautyTherapist
#Film
#Media
#Journalist
#PoliceOfficer
#YouthSupport
#Automotive
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It is great to hear feedback about learners being motivated and engaging in conversations with their teachers, peers, and whānau about their goals and subject requirements for their future career pathway. See their testimonies below!
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“She inspired me with her life story, she told us how you can do great things no matter your background, no matter what you have gone through if you put the effort in then you can be/do whatever you desire” - Year 10 student: WGHS
"Speaker made the presentation interesting and colourful slides made it more interesting. Speaker was very interactive and relatable and very much informative & uplifting + Helpful + Wide range of INFO" - Year 11 student: Okaihau College.
“It inspired me to stay in school and make the most of my time here and take in all the education i can grasp” - Year 10 student: WGHS
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We want to extend a special thank you to the staff and learners of Mangakahia Area School, Te Kāpehu Whetū, Okaihau College, and Whangarei Girls High School for having the team present about career pathways to you all.
If you would like to organise a presentation to motivate your learners about career pathways, please feel free to contact Regina Rapata.
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If you are stuck with ideas for planning activities and events for your learners for career pathway awareness, please feel free to contact the team for support.
The team will update you about current and upcoming events and activities that will increase industry awareness for you, your school, and young people.
Nāku te rourou nau te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your basket and my basket, the people will prosper
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NorthCATE
Secondary Schools Careers Roadshow
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Whangarei Careers Roadshow: 28 - 30 July 2020
Another successful year for the careers roadshow! Learners from Whangarei and Kaipara district schools were able to discover many great career opportunities for their future! As shown in the picture, learners engaged in interactive activities and gained valuable information about specific careers.
Far North Careers Roadshow: 1 - 4 September 2020
The Careers Roadshow will be traveling throughout the Far North, setting up hosting schools to provide focused career information to your learners. If you would like to bring your senior students along, contact the host school Careers Advisor or Regina Rapata to help book the senior students in for a visit.
Dates and locations of the Far North Careers Roadshow are as follows
- Tuesday 1 September, Kerikeri High School
- Wednesday 2 September, Kaitaia College
- Thursday 3 September
- Okaihau College (9am -12pm)
- Northland College (1pm - 3pm)
- Friday 4 Sept: Bay of Islands College (9am - 1.30pm)
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Another excellent opportunity for all learners! The e2e group has been organising the Speed Meet event for over three years, and it has been a real success. The Speed Meet event is employment-focused and is suitable for learners who are actively seeking employment in the next six months.
Every young person will have the opportunity to participate in a job interview to practice their interviewing skills, increase awareness of potential career pathways as well as the possibility of a potential employment opportunity!
Event and location details
Far North: 31 August, Kaitaia College
Mid North: 1 September, Bay of Islands College
Kaipara: 11 September, Dargaville High School
Whangarei: 18 September, Whangarei Boys High School
The organisers will allocate a specific time for your school and young people. Registrations close 7 August 2020, so be sure to register your students today!
For more information please contact Jessica Kean, Principal Advisor - Secondary Tertiary, Ministry of Education.
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Automotive Careers Bus Tours 2020
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Do you have young people interested in Automotive!
MITO, with the support of the Ministry of Education, is hosting ten Automotive Careers Bus Tours and invite secondary schools to register their interest.
The Northland tour is based in Whangarei: Tuesday 18 August
The Tours will visit at least three workplaces, where careers advisors and students can see first-hand the career opportunities available and talk directly with employers and apprentices.
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Women in Infrastructure New Zealand |
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Our team attended the Northland Chapter of the Women's Infrastructure Network (WIN) panel event last month. The event focused on 'Growing Regions Post-COVID, Supporting Local & Building Strong' in which Tai Tokerau Trades Training aspires to collaborate with industries to support young people transition into significant career pathways for our region. Roimata Haika and Maea Pivac were able to outline the EEB service and a number of organisations expressed interest. We hope to follow these contracts up soon. |
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Education, Training & Industry News |
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Conservation Week 2020
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NCEA help from real students and teachers
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studyit.govt.nz
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Women in Trades NZ
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CareerQuest
CareerQuest is a fun and easy way to explore job ideas. CareerQuest takes just 15 minutes. Complete the 78 question photo quiz carefully crafted by our career experts. CareerQuest suggests job ideas matched to your interests.
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www.careers.govt.nz
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Work Ready NZ
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Feast2020 - Swiss Student's Winning Dessert - Study...
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Apprenticeship NZ in building and construction | BCITO
A BCITO apprenticeship is the beginning of something great - your career as a qualified professional. All you need to begin is a job, a driver licence and a great attitude.
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Photo credit to Northland NZ and Sarah Orne
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