Overview
At Rangitoto College Career Education is integrated into curriculum areas across all Year levels. The Careers team is located in the Guidance Department beside the Careers Resource Room (A1). A range of resources, services and programmes are offered.
Resources
Up to date information about tertiary courses, apprenticeships and employment pathways is available in the Careers Room, A1. Here, students can also access the internet and computer assisted career guidance programmes.
The primary means of communicating career related information to students and caregivers is via RangiNet. Information regarding internal and external events, closing dates for tertiary education providers, job vacancies and much more can be found on this site.
Career Counselling
This can help students to:
- start thinking about their future – explore options
- find and research resources they may need to make informed choices
- investigate possible links with future learning providers and the world of work
- consider obstacles and alternative pathways
- provide a framework to make their plans manageable and realistic
- write a CV, job seek and complete tertiary study applications
Year 12 and 13 students are able to request one-on-one career counselling appointments. Appointment slips are available in the Guidance waiting room.
Gateway
Gateway is a work based learning programme for Year 12 students.
STAR Short Introductory Courses
STAR Short Introductory Courses (2-4 days) are free courses designed to assist students in exploring career pathways and to help them make informed decisions about their future study or work.