Non-University
There are so many other exciting pathways and many of which are in HIGH demand. Here we've assembled a collection of NZ's top alternative study providers from trades to hairdressers. For a concise Moneyhub Apprenticeships go here
Miomo - Making it On My Own - a private organisation which offers a 5-day programme to help with your organisation, self-awareness, well-being, lifeskills and motivation.
NZ - provides a range of Private run Training programmes such as Ignite, ETCO, Soft-Ed , Premier, ICE (Industry Connection for Excellence), In-Step
BCITO Construction Industry
Trades -
You may be able start a trade which means earning money and learning while gaining industry credits. There are 3 main ways to do an apprenticeship;
If you gain employment and arrange approved training with your employer.
Complete a Level 3 Pre-apprenticeship course at Polytech then try to get an apprenticeship.
Some Trade Training providers help you find an apprenticeship eg. ETCO for electricians
https://www.etco.co.nz - Electrical Training & Apprenticeships
https://bcito.org.nz - Building Training & Apprenticeships
https://www.masterlink.co.nz - Plumbing
https://www.att.org.nz - Electrical, Plumbing, Gasfitting, or Drainlaying
https://nza.org.nz - Carpentry, Painting, Concrete, Joinery, Brick Laying, Roofing, or Scaffolding
Vision College https://visioncollege.ac.nz/ Various courses, church based.
http://www.itab.co.nz/ - NZ Certified Builders apprentice training site
https://www.hito.org.nz/ - Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy - ELITE, CUTABOVE SERVILLES
http://nztertiarycollege.ac.nz/ - Early Childhood and education
gotatrade.co.nz - Link to various providers in NZ embedded in this website
Unitec offers various Pre trade courses then gain an apprenticeship after course completion
Farming and Land Based courses
Accounting technician Program www.caanz.com/AT-Program
About HCL TechBee Program for School Leavers - Online for 6-12 months
Technology Career Opportunities
With a global shortage of technology skills and an ever increasing number of career opportunities emerging, now is the perfect time to learn more about the opportunities that the technology sector can offer:
Lab Technician L4 Certificate & New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6) at www.rwe.ac.nz
Whitecliffe Technology School - IT training specialists TTAF courses available
Code Club - Nationwide network of volunteer led after school coding clubs for kiwi kids.
Gather Workshops - Provides an environment to learn real-world IT skills taught by industry professionals.
Google Made with Code - An initiative to champion creativity, girls, and code, all at once.
The High Tech Youth Network - Empowers young people and communities to become more capable, creative, and confident life long learners.
MindLab - enhances digital literacy capability and the implementation of contemporary practice in the teaching profession.
Unitec Free4U - Computer courses in Albany and Henderson are a great way to upskill yourself for your job search, to improve your computing skills for your current job, for personal interest or to open up further study options. They offer FREE self paced introductory Microsoft Office courses.
ICT-Connect - Inspires and educates young people about future options in the ICT industry. It puts professionals face-to-face with students in class, where they introduce diverse opportunities.
STEAM - Stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. STEAM ahead is a series of career events that educate school girls and mums about possible career choices in these fields.Each event showcases careers of successful women who explain what they do and how they got there. Each event also promotes after-school activities that help educate girls and keep up their interest.
Student Exchanges:
All Universities have student exchanges with partnered degrees/Universities overseas also
GAP Year
Many students take a GAP Year at the end of Year 13. It can be a great opportunity to earn some money for tertiary study, gain work experience or see the world. Gap years are valuable if well planned and have purpose. One of the most attractive options is to travel overseas. There are many opportunities to spend time working, exploring and volunteering. Here some links to those options.
https://www.newventuresworldwide.org/