Welcome to 2024! It’s been a busy start to the beginning of the year. We have had many students seeing us about option choices and preparing them for the MIT Trades academy and Gateway placements.
The Year 13 careers interviews have already started as we prepare our year 13 students for their final year at school and their future career pathways. Any students year 11 and up could start taking advantage of the Open Days and opportunities that are on offer this year. The dates and links are below and will be updated as each newsletter comes out.
Tertiary and Industry Events 2024
The aim is to provide first-hand experience and up to date information to students, parents and whānau. Opportunities to look around campuses and companies, find out about support services, talk to staff and to find out what it is like to study at their campus, or to work in a particular industry.
Some events are to be registered online through the links provided. Some events require permission from parents and teachers for students to attend as they are during school hours.
| ETCO Whānau evening | 22 February at 6pm. This is open to anyone and their whānau, who is keen to look at a career in the electrical industry. There will also have a tour of our training facilities and have staff from ICE – plumbing, gas fitting, roofing and drain laying available.
Click this link to access more information. RSVP to NorthernEtco@etco.co.nz by 19 February. |
| University of Canterbury | Overview Talk. Careers Centre BU1 at school, Friday 8 March 12.30-1.30pm. Year 13 only |
| The University of Auckland | Overview Talk at school, Venue TBC, Friday 22 March 12.30pm-1.30pm. Year 13 only |
| Yoobee Colleges | On Wednesday, 27 March 2024, our amazing campuses in Auckland City Road, Auckland South Seas, Christchurch, and Wellington are opening their doors from 10am to 12pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm, for you, your family and friends to come along and experience what it’s like to study with us. |
| AUT University | Overview Talk, School Auditorium, Friday 5 April, 12.30-1.30pm. Year 13 Only |
| Dunedin Tertiary Open Days | Sunday 26 and Monday 27 May. Follow link for more information: https://www.otago.ac.nz/open-days |
| NZ Careers Expo | Auckland Showgrounds, Thursday 20 June 2024: 10am – 3pm and 5pm – 7pm, Friday 21 June 2024 10am –2pm https://careersexpo.org.nz/event/auckland |
| Waikato University
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Open Day is the perfect chance to spend a day on campus, explore study options, chat to our staff and students, win cool prizes, and get a taste of Waikato student life. |
| Eastern Careers Schools Expo | Wednesday 19 June 2024 at the Howick Leisure Centre (times TBC)
Explore Employment and Career opportunities. Speak to universities and training providers about career options for you. Meet employers at the Education to Employment booth upstairs and discover job opportunities. Attend workshops on effectively job searching and financial management at the Eastern Careers School Expo. Participating Schools: Sancta Maria College, Botany Downs College, Elim Christian College, Howick College, Macleans College, Pakuranga College St Kentigern College, Edgewater College. Talk to employers, universities and training providers about new jobs and opportunities. Vocational pathways, apprenticeships, internships and work experience will be available for you to explore. More details to follow. |
| Media Design School | OPEN DAY – DATE TO BE ADVISED |
| Victoria University of Wellington | OPEN DAY – Friday 23 August 2024
Whether you’re thinking about university study for the first time or considering a return to it, come to our Open Day and explore your study options, catch a sample lecture, and talk to staff. Keep an eye out for updates—we’ll be in touch with further details, including how to register for the day. |
| University of Auckland
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Monday 24 June (online event) and OPEN DAY on Saturday 25 August 2024 |
| AUT Live Auckland |
OPEN DAY – DATE TO BE ADVISED but likely to be Saturday 25 August. |
| Defence Force | Defence Force Information Evenings
Follow the ‘NZDF Defence Careers’ Facebook page to get updates on upcoming events. Manukau Office – INFO EVENINGS: Thursday 7 March, 6-7.30pm, Thursday 11 April 6-7.30pm, Thursday 9 May 6-7.30pm. Location: 1st Floor, Westfield Shopping Centre, Manukau. NB: There are also Navy Base and Air Force Base visits, see the Careers Centre for more information. |
| Massey University | Massey University Open Day(s) – OPEN DAYS TBC
Come to one of our Open Days and discover how we can help you achieve your study and career goals. Whether you’re finishing secondary school soon or returning to study as a mature student, we can help you navigate your way to becoming a university student. With so many study options to choose from, our Open Days offer a one-stop shop to prepare you for university. https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/open-days-information-evenings/open-days/ |
| University of Canterbury | OPEN DAY – Friday 30th August
Rā Tōmene | Open Day is an experience that offers in-depth information and advice for future students to help you make the right decision about your choice of tertiary education. Rā Tōmene will give you a chance to connect and experience UC. ALL UC ACCOMMODATION WILL BE OPEN FOR VIEWING ON THURSDAY 29 AUGUST FROM 1:00PM – 4:00PM, FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 9:00AM – 5:00PM AND SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 9:00AM – 12:00PM https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/news-and-events/regular-events/open-day |
| Lincoln University | Hui Whakatuwhera OPEN DAY – DATE TO BE ADVISED |
| Unitec | OPEN DAY – DATE TO BE ADVISED |
| NZ Chiropractic College | OPEN DAY – DATE TO BE ADVISED |
| Manukau Institute of Technology
(Te Pukenga) |
OPEN DAY – DATE TO BE ADVISED
https://www.manukau.ac.nz/about/news-and-events/our-events/recurring/open-day Come along and explore what MIT has to offer you. Whether you are ready to take your first step in your study journey, starting a new career, or upskilling, there are options to suit everyone. |
| Techtorium | OPEN DAY – DATE TO BE ADVISED |
| Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | OPEN DAY – DATE TO BE ADVISED |
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment with us, please be in touch with:
Lucy Rogers
HOD Careers and Transition l.rogers@sanctamarioa.school.nz
Lorian King
Gateway and Vocational Pathways Coordinator l.king@sanctamaria.school.nz
