Career Information Resources
Career Services
Go to: www.careers.govt.nz which contains up- to- date information about:
Research material in the Career Resource Area
People Make an appointment with our Careers Advisor: Mr Gareth Batten - 525 9914 gareth@gbh.school.nz
Experience
Mr Gareth Batten - 525 9914 gareth@gbh.school.nz Year 11 Work Experience
On Thursday the 11th and Friday the 12th of May, Year 11 was out in the community experiencing work. For some that meant stacking shelves and for others it involved repairing and maintaining cars at the mechanics. Year 11 Dean Katrina Robbie explains that “Work experience is about opening conversations … at home and at school … in terms of future careers.” Kali, who did her work experience on a dairy farm, says, “It was fun, I got to help a cow with a lame foot.” GBHS Careers advisor Gareth Batten says that “There was an increase in family support and engagement this year compared to last year.” |
GatewayStudents normally spend either 3 hours once a week or an entire day once a fortnight out in the workplace. Employers are not allowed to be paid – nor are students!
For any further information please contact me: Dominic Hammond – 525 9914 dominic.hammond@gbh.school.nz This programme is available to Senior students who wish to combine practical learning in the workplace with school study, over the course of this year. Gateway may be ideal for you …….
If you are interested and would like to find out more…. Dominic Hammond, the Gateway Coordinator is available in the Careers Room from Mondays to Fridays and would be happy to help you look at your options and opportunities for the year ahead. You may also express your interest by filling out a Gateway application form (available outside the Careers Room) and handing it to your Form Teacher or Dean. If you’d like to be considered for the programme, or want to find out more, take action today! Gateway HOD Dom Hammond - dominic.hammond@gbh.school.nz Gateway Coordinator Raewynn Solly - raewyn@gbh.school.nz Work experience is about getting students the experience of being in a workplace, and also getting them thinking about their future careers. As well as that is an opportunity for students to not be at school for two days.
Ben who spent his work experience on a construction site says, “It’s better than being in English.” Katrina Robbie says that “Often students are amazed at how much they have been allowed to do in the workplace.” A common theme among the students spoken to was that they enjoyed themselves, and at the end of the day, that’s the most important thing. By Kaito Kameyama |