CAREERS DEPARTMENT – EVENTS & INFORMATION
Term 3, 2022
COURSE PLANNING SESSIONS FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS:

Are you planning to study in 2023? Representatives from the following Universities will be coming to school (Careers Department @ lunchtime) to talk to you about planning for your first year, to help with your enrolment and to answer any questions you might have. Please attend even if you have already completed your on-line application.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Please come to Careers to book in for one or more of these sessions.
⦁ Massey University Wednesday 10th August
⦁ Otago University (Dunedin) Tuesday 16th August
⦁ Waikato University Monday 22nd August
⦁ AUT Thursday 1st September
⦁ Unitec Monday 5th September
⦁ The University of Auckland Tuesday 6th September
⦁ Victoria University of Wellington Wednesday 7th September
OPEN DAYS COMING UP: Go along and check them out or attend on-line.
*Victoria University (Wellington) Open Day, Friday 26th August, https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/study/events-visits/open-day
*The University of Auckland Open Day, Saturday 27th August, 9am – 3.30pm, City Campus http://www.coursesandcareersday.ac.nz/en.html

*AUT Open Day, Saturday 27th August, 9am – 3.30pm AUT City Campus, https://www.aut.ac.nz/live

*UNITEC Open Day, Saturday 3rd September, 9.30am – 1.30pm, Mt Albert Campus & Waitakere Campus. http://www.unitec.ac.nz/why-choose-unitec/experience-unitec/open-day

*Massey University (MANAWATU Campus) Open Day, Wednesday 3rd August, 11am – 2pm
*Massey University (WELLINGTON Campus) Open Day, Friday 26th August, 11am – 2pm
*Massey University (AUCKLAND Campus) Open Day, Saturday 3rd September, 11am – 2pm
https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/about-massey/events/open-days/open-days_

*Canterbury University Open Day, Friday 9th September, 9am – 5pm, Christchurch https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/open-days/

*Wellpark College of Natural Therapies Open Day, Saturday 24th September, 14 Mills Lane, Albany, Auckland https://wellpark.ac.nz/

Virtual Open Days: (on-line)
Massey University Virtual Open Days, 2nd Aug – 10 Sept, https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/open-days-information-evenings/open-days/
Unitec Virtual Open Day, Tuesday 23rd August, 6 – 8pm, https://www.unitec.ac.nz/about-us/open-day
Waikato University Virtual Open Day, Wednesday 17 August, https://openday.waikato.ac.nz/virtual/

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: Check out websites and come to the Careers Department for more information:
AUGUST:
Monday 1st Defence Force (Army, Navy, Airforce) Information Evening, 6 – 7.30pm, 204 Great North Road, Grey Lynn.
Wednesday 3rd Massey University – VET Information Evening,7pm – 8.30pm, Manawatu Campus, Palmerston North.
Thursday 18th CAREERS EXPO – Rutherford College, 2pm – 8pm in the school hall.

SEPTEMBER:
Monday 5th Defence Force (Army, Navy, Airforce) Information Evening, 6 – 7.30pm, 204 Great North Road, Grey Lynn
Sat 10th Aviation School (Massey University) Open Day, 9am – 3pm, Palmerston North. https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/events/aviation-open-day-2022/
Saturday 28th ITC (International Travel College) Open Day, 9am – 1pm, Level 4, ITC House,
9 City Road, Auckland.

LEAVING SCHOOL IN 2022? Check out the Leaving School website. Here you will find copies of the Leaving School magazines which highlight various study and career options for students in years 12-13. Copies of these magazines are also available in the Careers Department. http://oliverlee.co.nz/category/leaving-school/

STUDENT LOANS – If you intend to study full time you are entitled to an interest-free student loan and other financial services to cover your various study costs and expenses. The Studylink website provides helpful information about how to apply for student loans and allowances. www.studylink.govt.nz

SCHOLARSHIPS (to help fund your tertiary study)
Please note: Check to see if you need to enrol in your course of study before applying for a scholarship.

Upcoming Scholarship closing dates:
Otago University: Monday 15th August
Massey University: Saturday 20th August
The University of Auckland: Wednesday 24th August
Waikato University: Wednesday 31st August
Unitec: August (specific date to be advised)
AUT: Thursday 1st September
Victoria University: Thursday 1st September

How can you find out about other scholarships?
⦁ Check the MoneyHub database search https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html
⦁ Search the university or tertiary provider websites
⦁ PwC ⦁ www.pwc.co.nz/pwcscholarships – Commerce & Business
⦁ Keystone Trust ⦁ www.keystonetrust.org.nz Property & Construction, closes 12 August 2022
⦁ The Sir George Elliot Charitable Trust ⦁ www.elliottrust.org.nz , closes 9 September 2022
⦁ Ask the Year 13 Dean or enquire at the Careers Department

Any questions or concerns, please come to the Careers Department to discuss.
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