What a year it has been, and I can only imagine how challenging it has been and continues to be for those of you who are working within education. On the bright side, we've made it to term 4 and can look forward to the end of
the year and start planning for next year. Gateway for 2021 If you are already planning your Gateway activities for next year, please get in touch with me for a school visit and to share information on Gateway packages leading to careers across the health, social and community sectors including:
Youthwork
Healthcare
Rehabilitation/Physio
Social Services
For students leaving school Employers across the health, social and community sectors are always looking for staff and are willing to upskill on-the-job. With the Targeted Training
and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) many qualifications are currently fees free. Read more about TTAF Young people (especially those who have achieved health and wellbeing units) have a real edge in kicking off a fulfilling and rewarding career and to get supported to gain higher level qualifications. Please refer them to our Jobs for Good job portal to find potential job opportunities. Visit Jobs for Good Youth in Health and Wellbeing Careers Events 2021, May-June 2021 We are so excited to open expressions of interests to attend these events, which are happening across 14 locations New Zealand wide, over May-June next year. We’ll have interactive activities, employers sharing career pathways, and have inspiring speakers who have made a career in these sectors. A great opportunity to expose your students to the many rewarding career pathways across the burgeoning health and wellbeing sectors, and who are very keen to attract younger job entrants.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about Gateway across the health, social and community sectors. You are also welcome to visit our website for more information about our Gateway programmes. www.careerforce.org.nz/high-schools/
