Careers

       Head of Department: Ms A Lafo'ou Lusa      

STAR and Gateway: Mrs L Reade   

Careers Admin: Ms N Fotofili

Careers encompasses a school wide program which involves a series of programs and initiatives that lead to self-sufficiency, independence, financial capability, employment, ambitions and allowing students to understand fundamental skills required to ready themselves post-secondary education. 

Our careers department assists students to explore potential pathway, provide skill sets and work experience. We keep our students accountable by practicing responsibility through interactive workshops that builds towards their career goals. 

Our services include but not limited to: Driver's License, Forklift License, CV/ Cover letter writing, Scholarship/ Admission applications, Gateway, MCPA (Vocation academy), Fundamental school offsite learning (school trips), Short courses, Careers counselling and Information sessions. 

Our goal is to prepare our students to make an informed transition into further studies, vocations or employment so when you leave school you are prepared and well informed. 

STAR & GATEWAY 

Year12 & Year13

For students interested in participating in STAR & GATEWAY will have the opportunity to attend work-place experience during school time and or the school holidays. By going on placements students will be able to gain Unit standard credits that will go towards NCEA level 2 and NCEA level 3.

What are some of the benefits to students who participate in STAR & Gateway? 

• The program creates valuable relationships with industry professionals, and you will learn industry-based skills, gain valuable practical experience and knowledge.
• Students have the opportunity to gain extra credits to go on their NZQA Record of Learning
• Gateway provides pathways towards future training and future employment
• Learn and obtain practical skills, self-management, confidence, punctuality and commitment. 

TERTIARY PATHWAYS

Year 11, Year12 & Year13

Our Careers & Pathways department also support students wanting to pursue tertiary study and the process that follows. We provide a variety of information sessions where we get institutions to come and speak to our students so they can get a better understanding of what they have to offer.  

Pursuing higher education can be challenging so we want to ensure our students are well informed and are aware of their options. Once students know what they would like to study we encourage all students to complete enrolment applications and scholarship applications to secure their place in their chosen programs. 

MANGERE COLLEGE PATHWAY ACADEMY (MCPA)

Year 13

We have rebranded Trades Academy to MCPA and officially launched in 2023. MCPA is designed to assist Year 13 students that are interested in pursuing a vocational pathway. 

This is a great way for students to engage through practical learning and get first-hand experience while completing standards that go towards NCEA Level 3. Students wanting to enroll into MCPA must complete the necessary requirements in order to be considered. 

"MCPA has been a huge support for me in setting up my future career pathway. I am confident that once I complete MCPA it will give me the fundamental tools I need in the real world. MCPA has given me the means to achieve both in school and in my construction course, with the hopes of gaining an apprenticeship by the end of the school year." 

Zach Matia (MCPA student 2023)

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING OUR MANGERE COLLEGE PATHWAY COURSE GO TO SELECT COURSE LINK BELOW.

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