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- We Provide
- Career and training information
- Relevant career pathways and subject choices
- Information on further study
- Gateway Programme
- Work Experience
- Providing practical learning experiences with providers such as Whitereia
- Source of brochures for further education including University, Polytechnic and Industry Training Organisations
- Defensive Driving
- Help with CV preparation, part time work and work experience
- Visits from Australian and American Universities as well as all major NZ universities
- Speakers from a wide range of career areas
Making an Appointment
To discuss your interests, talents and aspirations, make an appointment with Mr Rosenthal on the booking sheet outside his office. Please ensure that you are not missing any exams, assessments or important lessons when you make an appointment time. Parents are welcome to attend.
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Career Related Events at School
- Seminars and Information Sessions
During the course of the year we invite guest speakers from universities, polytechnics and other training providers, as well as guest speakers from a variety of businesses and organisations.
Most presentations take place in SS1 at 12:30pm and you are welcome to bring your lunch and are asked to arrive promptly.
These presentations are advertised in the daily notices and through the MyColl Careers Announcements that are automatically emailed out to all Year 12 and 13 students at 5pm each day. You can also see the most recent event announcements on the top right hand side of this page or click the link below...
  Careers Announcements Forum
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Gateway
- What is it?
Gateway provides long term structured workplace learning for senior students and is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission
Students likely to participate are those interested in a particular career in a specific industry, or those students who wish to collect a wider range of skills than can be provided at school.
Local businesses are asked to provide a placement. Learning will focus on Industry Specific Unit Standards, so that the student may take a meaningful pathway toward a career in that area.
Students attend their work placement for one day per week for the school year and are given the opportunity to ‘trial’ their career choice.
 Gateway Brochure PDF document-
Gateway 2009
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STAR
- The STAR (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) is an important grant used by Wellington College to meet the identified learning needs of senior students that cannot be catered for within the traditional school curriculum.
 What STAR can be used for Resource
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 Each term we offer a Defensive Driving course in association with A1 Driving School.
The course costs approx $150.00 and runs for 8 lunchtime sessions plus a practical session which is booked at your convenience.
Students must hold their restricted licence for at least 6 months and must attend all the sessions in order to get their certificate.
Bookings for Defensive Driving are made through the Transition Office.
 About the Defensive Driving Course file
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Entrance to University
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- Letter to schools about Massey University Admission Criteria for 2011 Resource
- Otago University Changed Entry Criteria for 2011:
- Otago Secondary School Admission Requirements for 2011 PDF document
- Otago 2011 Admission Requirements PDF document
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 If you have a fair idea of what degree you are going for, make sure you are aware of the following:
- entry requirements
- whether the course is subject specific
- you have enough ‘university approved subjects’ and
- required amount of credits
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- Literacy Requirements PDF document
- Approved Subjects for University Entrance PDF document
- Entrance to University under NCEA and Cambridge PDF document
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 Liaison staff from New Zealand and some Australian universities visit throughout the year to assist with:
- degree/diploma courses
- degree structure
- entry requirements
Open Days
The main tertiary providers for Wellington College students, Victoria and Massey Universities, hold open days annually.
You will be told in advance about these and given the opportunity to attend.
 Scholarships - Availability and Links Excel spreadsheet
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Student Loans and Allowances
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 StudyLink
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. StudyLink seeks to ensure that students get the finance and support they are entitled to so they can complete their study.
Apply for a student allowance, student loan or an unemployment benefit
To help with costs while you’re looking for work during your study break – visit the StudyLink Website.
 Obtain an IRD Number Early
If you are applying for 2011 you should do this well before the start of the academic year as it takes time to process all applications for NZ if they arrive at once.
You will need to have an IRD number for all applications. Call 0800 377 778 or visit the IRD website.
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- Information and Application Forms:
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GAP Year
- Most have heard of it, many have debated it, but few may actually understand it. In reality, a gap year is simply a year, or even less, taken out of formal education.
This year may occur during the transition from secondary school to tertiary education, or even after completing all formal education but before entering the workforce. Regardless of when it occurs, there are many options for gap years that include travel, work or volunteering.
There are several organisation that can assist with overseas placements. Some of these are:
- GAP YEAR NZ Ltd
A New Zealand based site with a good range of information and a variety of opportunities
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Lattitude Global Volunteering is the Gap Year volunteering charity. They have gap year opportunities which can enable you to discover a world of possibilities in 8 countries across the globe.
- Latitude NZ Newsletter - June 2010 PDF document
 EF High School Year Overseas. This opportunity allows students to experience living in another culture. An exchange can open their eyes to the world and will shape their future direction. Students can choose from 8 destinations and 3 different departure dates.
Tutors Worldwide. As many have come to realise there is enormous value to be gained from a break between secondary and tertiary education. It can offer new challenges, opportunities to travel and to see and experience life in other cultures, and give an added maturity that is of both immediate and enduring benefit.
There are many different ways in which such a year can be organised. Tutors Worldwide seeks to offer the school leaver the opportunity to work in an overseas school environment as a tutor at either a prep or secondary(high) school. In a secure, stable and supportive environment a tutor is given board, lodging and a financial allowance in return for performing a range of tasks and duties at the school’s discretion.
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Careers - How Can I Help Myself?
- There are a number of places where you can get information about Careers.
Number one is always checking out ideas with the Careers Adviser.
You can of course look for information yourself.
Here are some recommended websites which may help:
 Career Services
Making the right decisions about jobs, training and careers can be difficult. Career Services can help you and your family make sense of the huge amount of information available to you. Career Services is the government agency that provides free and independent information and advice about jobs, courses, training and careers. The Career Services website has information on over 5000 study and training options, with information on funding and scholarships. There are 670 job profiles, interviews with people doing the job, salary ranges, skills and qualifications needed and workplace demand.
Pathfinder is an online tool that helps users sort their interests, skills and experiences.
The Career Services free telephone advice line (0800 222 733) puts you in touch with an experienced careers advisor who will help you find the information you need, post you information and tell you about study, training and funding options in your area.
 In-Transit
Helps find suitable types of work for you, and where you might go to train for that work.
It has information on youth pay rates, employment rights and jobs that are in demand.
- Career Websites - By Subject or Interest Resource
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 Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letters
If you are looking for part time work or changing your current job you will need to prepare a CV (Curriculum Vitae) and a Cover Letter to improve your chances.
These documents could assist you:
- Cover Letter Example PDF document
- Explanation of a Cover Letter PDF document
 Curriculum Vitae Template file-
Google Docs also has a large range of CV and Cover Letter Templates
- Top Tips for Improving Your CV - Dominion Post Article 2010 PDF document
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Interview Skills and Preparation
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- On 30th and 31st August all Year 12 Students spend two days of Work Experience. They are expected to find employment for those two days.
More information will be provided mid-year.
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- Throughout the year employers advertise to students at Wellington College part time and casual work. These will be advertised in the link below with the latest featuring in the top right box of this web page.
Note: From time to time full time employment may also be advertised.
- Jobs Vacancies Forum
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Student Job Search
is a site supporting students who are currently seeking Holiday Work, Part Time Work or Casual Work.
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