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Kaiārahi Newsletter August 2022 Tena Koutou, In this edition of the newsletter we provide you with a variety of updates and professional development opportunities to support you in your practice. We have had several enquiries about where recordings of the monthly Lunchtime Byte webinars can be found. Please see more information below as well as dates for upcoming Lunchtime Byte webinars. You are also invited to attend a webinar hosted by Careerwise on 14 September. We provide you with an update regarding Gateway and RoVE, ask for your input on the ‘Driving Change’ initiative and invite interested parties to join the 2023 Become Education programme. Please note that abstract submissions for the 2022 CATE Conference close on 30 September, more information on submitting abstracts and registering for the conference can be found below. Ngā mihi  |
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Friday, 23 September - Lee Brodie - Career Dynamic "Card Sorts" Lee Brodie Director & Lead Consultant www.careerdynamic.com Founding Director of Career Dynamic based in Auckland, Lee has an employment background that includes primary teaching, general management, Xerox NZ Manager for Training & Development, Human Resource Consultant and being a specialist career consultant in her career practice for over 25 years. She is an active member of CATE and sits on the Auckland CATE Committee with special responsibility for mentoring. She also works with Professional athletes in New Zealand and Australian rugby and cricket, and high-performance Olympic athletes across all sporting codes. Lee holds a Commerce Degree with a major in HR Management and is an experienced and qualified teacher and trainer. She has held the position of President of CDANZ National Executive, has taught at tertiary level in career development, and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. She developed a range of career decision-making card sorts in 2011, with several subsequent updates that are sold globally. She also runs related workshops across New Zealand and Australia. She is passionate about enhancing practitioner development and will deliver a visual and practical webinar session with time for Q & A. Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-qrrD0iGdCcFhUmoVo97-zHxmvNZYoL After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Friday, 21 October - Sue Hancock Career Central On 4 November, we are pleased to be welcoming Candy Ho in an extended version of our Lunchtime Byte webinar. Dr. Candy Ho is the Vice-Chair of CERIC. Her background as a Hong Kong-born Canadian motivated her to be involved with the Asia-Pacific Career Development Association – Western North American Region Committee. She is the inaugural Assistant Professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning at the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. She also holds teaching positions in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Educational Studies department and in Douglas College’s Career Development Practitioner Programme. We would also like to hear from you if you have any ideas around future webinar topics you would like to see covered - kaiarahi@catenz.org The Lunchtime Byte Webinar recordings are saved as soon as possible after the webinars. You can find them in the Members Resources Section of our website under ‘Professional Development’ (see image below), or here is the link to access the Lunchtime Bytes section of the website directly: https://www.cate.co.nz/resources/professional-development/cate-lunchtime-bytes/ |
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Careerwise Seminar 14 September We would love for you to join this live webinar, its a great chance for you to see how the CareerWise platform works, hear from some of our current customers, and have the opportunity to ask us any questions. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. "At CareerWise, we understand the importance of the career advisor's role in schools. Which is why we have created this platform to save you time, increase engagement with your students, and keep all your information in one organised and easy to use place. Our aim is to make every career advisor's life easier, so they can provide students with the information they need to make informed career decisions. |
Reform of Vocational Education Here is an update from the Ministry of Education and TEC regarding the initiatives that have come from the reform of vocational education. The document includes the latest information about the changes that are happening across the education sector that relate to vocational education and training. It also serves to support you to reflect on what these changes may mean for your school or kura. Click here Please forward any questions you have, queries or concerns and we will pass onto the MOE/TEC: kaiarahi@catenz.org There is also further information on the NCEA website |
Changes to NCEA and UE 2022 Here is the latest information on the changes to NCEA and UE that recognise the disruptions to education we have experienced. We are currently seeking information on learning recognition credits for Gateway students and also confirmation of Fees Free for students entering tertiary study in 2023. Click here for the updates |
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CATE Conference 2022 The CATE Conference 2022 will be hosted in the newly opened Christchurch Convention Centre, Te Pae and promises a great lineup of speakers. and a time to connect with one another as we reflect on the year that has past and the year that lies ahead. Follow us on the CATE Conference 2022 website to keep up to date with announcements Call for Abstracts The CATE Conference Committee are delighted to open the call for abstracts for this year's conference. Abstracts must be submitted by 30 September 2022. For more information or to submit an abstract, click here. To register to attend CATE Conference 2022, click here |
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Driver Change The investment in Budget 2022 in driver education is $86.5 million across four years. The key focus areas are:-
The Driving Change Network is working hard to ensure New Zealand’s driver licensing system helps, rather than hinders the journey to work, education and training. The are currently advocating that Driver education is embedded in curriculum with the support of community partners. The findings have not yet been released and MSD are currently holding different workshops throughout NZ to understand the needs and opportunities within different regions. Dates of these workshops will be sent out shortly. The Driver Change Network are keen to hear your thoughts about the different driver education programmes already offered in schools/communities and/or organsiations. They want to know how these are funded and what the student outcomes are? They are also keen to hear from you if you do not have a driver education programme - what would work best for your students and young people? What is your best hope? Please complete the following form. Here are some resources on the Waka Kotahi website that curriculum teachers can embed in their programmes. There are units for English, Science, Maths, Drama and a range of other subjects: Subject resources related to Driving Education Here is a great example of a Driver's Licence programme from the South Waikato region regarding their driving programme for secondary students within the region: The licensing scheme is administered by a local trust fund – ‘South Waikato Investment Fund Trust’. This trust works solely to help develop the South Waikato economy and trustees recognise having a driver's licence is an integral part of being employed in South Waikato. Currently, there are three years of funding covering stages of licences; Learners licence, five driving lessons, Restricted licence, Defensive Driving Course, five further lessons if needed to brush up towards full licence, and then Full Licence. This funding is available to students enrolled in their key local colleges and is offered without prejudice – as in, any student can use it, the amount budgeted per student engaging with the scheme from start to finish is estimated at $1,500 per student. |
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BECOME Programme - expressions of interest for people keen to be part of the BECOME programme in 2023. Following a successful pilot programme with 10 schools in 2022, CATE is working alongside BECOME to offer all schools the opportunity to take part in this contemporary approach to careers education in 2023. The OECD have recognised the BECOME programme as global best practice, agreeing that effective careers education:
Here is the link to the BECOME education website to learn more or contact Liv Pennie directly liv@become.education If you are keen to be part of the BECOME programme in 2023 please register your interest here. |
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Kaiārahi Workshops Term Three This year's workshop focuses on the upcoming Ministry of Education and TEC initiatives. Topics include:
Click on your region below to register for the workshop: |
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NZ Women in Trades Events Registrations are now open for our "Getting Women into Trades” events in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Proudly supported by the Ministry of Education, this popular free event promotes a career in the trades and potential training pathways to women. In the past there have been hands-on “Give it a Go” activities to try all sorts of trades related activities from driving an excavator to putting up a scaffold, assembling a toilet or winching a vehicle. Exhibitors from trades training, industry and employers will be on hand during the activities to discuss the ins and outs of different trades and their training and career pathways with the attendees. The activities are followed by food, a keynote address and a panel discussion featuring speakers at various stages of their trades journey. We would appreciate if you could share this information with young women in your classes who may be interested in attending and putting up copies of the flyer (links below). We welcome teachers and parents to attend along with students. Flyers for download: There was a record turnout in the past and spaces are limited, so please encourage your students to sign up quickly to avoid disappointment. Dates:
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Gateway Updates Here is the link to the Gateway conference slides and the questions many of you had. Those answers we could not get at the Gateway Conference are available here. We are also talking with TEC/MOE about pay rates for Gateway Coordinators and trying to get some clarification around this. If you are a Gateway Teacher and/or Gateway Coordinator, please indicate what contract you are under and your pay rate. From the feedback we currently have, there seems to be range of pay rates. Please can you complete the following form regarding pay rates? Gateway Teacher/Co-Ordinator Pay Rates Form This can be anonymous, but we want to understand the situation and get your ideas around this so that CATE can better support you. We want to explore a possibility with the New Zealand Education Institute of setting a pay rate scale that is indicative of the work Gateway Coordinators do. Please note TEC has asked that the Gateway schools who haven’t submitted their actual reports (due at the end of July) do so as soon as possible. Please let us know if you need help with this, and we will ensure you get the support you need. TEC has said that if schools did not provide final reporting in December, delivery would be considered $0, and they would recover all funding. Please let us know if you are concerned about meeting the 20 credit target this year. We are still challenging the measurable outcomes and have made some traction, but no result as yet. Contact Leigh Gray with your feedback or questions - kaiarahi@catenz.org |
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