Another busy term with the East Auckland Careers Expo and Careers Week here at school. The holidays are a good time for Year 13 students to apply for any tertiary courses for next year and any scholarship opportunities they might meet the criteria for. Money Hub has a good data base of available scholarships https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html.
We encourage students to take advantage of the opportunities listed below. If you would like to book an appointment or have any questions, please get in touch.
Lucy Rogers
l.rogers@sanctamaria.school.nz
HOD Careers and Transition
Lorian King
l.king@sanctamaria.school.nz
Gateway and Vocational Pathways Coordinator
2024 Tertiary and Industry Events
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.
| Techtorium | Open Day – Saturday 6th July
Learn how you can begin a career in technology. We will be here to provide tailored advice on becoming a Computer Engineer or Software Developer. Talk to our enrolment team, instructors, and industry pathways advisors about your options and the steps we can take to guide you toward a successful IT career. Register now! |
| Massey University | Open Days: Manawatu: 7 August Auckland: 16 August Wellington: 23 August https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/open-days-information-evenings/open-days/ |
| 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 | Monday 24 June (online event) and Open Day on Saturday 25 August https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/manawa-mai.html |
| AUT Live Auckland |
Open Day – DATE TO BE ADVISED but likely to be Saturday 25 August https://www.aut.ac.nz/events |
| Lincoln University | Open Day – Friday 19 July Hui Whakatuwhera https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/key-dates-2/open-day/ |
| University of Canterbury | Open Day – Friday 30 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 |
| Unitec | Open Day – DATE TO BE ADVISED https://www.unitec.ac.nz/ |
| Manukau Institute of Technology
(Te Pukenga) |
Open Day – Saturday 2 September https://www.manukau.ac.nz/about/news-and-events/our-events/open-dayCome 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. |
| YOOBEE | https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/
Further Open Day dates to be confirmed. |
Hope everyone has a happy holiday!
