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Kia ora koutou katoa, Here in Auckland, we have been having lovely weather as autumn slowly turns into winter and temperatures drop. With the pressures of term two, it is no doubt a busy start to the term for everyone. I gave my first presentation at the ACATE PLD day last week and am looking forward to giving more. There has been sufficient demand for the New Careers Advisors Induction workshops this term, so I will proceed with the Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch events. I have included the dates and registration forms for each in this newsletter, so please make sure you sign up if you would like to attend. Please let me know if you have any further questions and I will send further information to those registered in due course. If you have not already seen it, please check your inbox for an email from Craig Dyason, CATE President, in which he has asked for feedback on CATE fees for 2025. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard. Enjoy the rest of the week. Ngā mihi,  |
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YEA in consultation with key stakeholders has drafted an Open Letter to the Coalition Government and are seeking your signature. Young people should leave school with work-related skills and an appropriate pathway plan to give them the confidence and ability to find and sustain employment. They argue that our school system needs to effectively connect education with the world of work to engage students with relevant learnings. They ask for employability training to be delivered to all high school students and endorse the Careers and Transitions Education Association of NZ’s recommendations to the government, as well as the Driving Change Network’s mission to incorporate and fund driver training into all secondary schools through partnerships with community driver licensing providers. You can read the full Open Letter here and click on the link to add your signature. |
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Careers Leadership in Schools—Survey The aim is to gain a broader understanding of the career education and transitions pathway landscape and careers leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand's secondary schools. Lynette is undertaking a nationwide survey which is your opportunity to have your voice heard. The survey is anonymous and will take 5-10 mins to complete. A summary of findings will be published and shared with survey participants and relevant professional bodies. You can find the survey here www.surveymonkey.com/r/careersleadership |
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Virtual Work Experience Lunchtime Byte—Watch HERE All lunchtime byte sessions will also be uploaded to the members section of the CATE website so you are able to watch them at a time that suits you. |
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New Career Advisor Induction Workshops 2024 Reminder to register: Christchurch Workshop (please note the venue is yet to be confirmed) Wellington Workshop (please note the venue is yet to be confirmed) |
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Have you considered running a session but want to see one in action? Are you in Auckland? You can attend an Inspiring Futures interactive session at the Auckland Careers Expo, Auckland Showgrounds. In the 1-hour Inspiring the Future format, students will meet professionals from a diverse range of industries, providing valuable insights into different careers. The interactive experience promises a fun and valuable opportunity to engage with people from the world of work. You can find out more about Inspiring the Future and what it entails on the website. These are being held: If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, please email dina.demiri@tec.govt.nz with your preferred session and if you plan to attend with students, the number you are bringing, and their year group. |
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The Vocational Education Summit on the future of NCEA Unit Standards, Skills Standards, and pathway-focused learning. Date: 31st May (Regional Teacher Only Day) At the Vocational Education Summit, we will delve into discussions on the development of unit standards to skills standards, vocational pathways and what our young learners need to know, in order to help shape the changes needed in the workforce landscape. We will cover the changes to BCATs, the new Hospitality changes ahead, and much more. Engage with Workforce Development Councils, including industry leaders, educators, and policymakers as they share insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to vocational training. We encourage a wide range of educators to attend as vocational training and pathways weave through many areas of schools. The Vocational Education Summit has been designed for teachers of Hospitality and Construction, Technology Heads of Department, new teachers to the space, Careers and Gateway Advisors, even senior Heads of Year/ Deans or senior management who work with students transitioning out of school into the workforce would benefit from attending. |