Otago University‘s Sandra Spence is here this Wednesday 24th June. Questions from 1:30 pm in the Science Block followed by Scholarship information talk. The Parents and Family evening is also that evening.
JP signing – bring your Birth certificate and/or passport this Wednesday 24th at 2 pm in the Science Block for Mrs Battson to witness the original and sign your copies as “verified and true”. Many of you will need these to upload for course selection or loan applications or to apply for Otago Polytechnic. So bring your Birth Certificate OR Passport (or your Mum to bring it and keep it safe) make at least 2 copies and see Mrs Battson at URSpace to verify this important document.
Otago University and Otago Polytechnic Parents Evening
On 24th June at 5:30pm we will be hosting speakers from Otago University and Otago Polytechnic at the College for a parents information evening. They will talk about what is on offer at both tertiary institutions and answer your many questions.
We welcome parents and whanau along to the college Staffroom for this event.
Canterbury University Update
Rā Tōmene for 2020; click HERE for information on the Canterbury University Open Days. We are investigating the logistics and costs of running a school trip to Christchurch for the 27th August event. Watch this space…
Check out MoneyHUB for their scholarship guide and links (there are a few Engineering and Forestry scholarships worth looking into)
Course Planning with Canterbury Uni will take place on September 8th.
When should I apply?
- August 1st is when Accommodation Applications Open.
- Unless you are applying for a Specific Limited Entry course (eg Teaching/Nursing/Music/Performance) OR applying for scholarships you do not need to apply for University OR Polytechnic courses until after this date. Call in and see us in the Careers Space if you are unsure.
- Many Undergraduate University Scholarships open on the 1st of July
Your Career Portfolio
Students from Year 9 – 13 can access their career portfolio on the school’s new career management system HERE Different Year Levels have different pages unlocked and the more information you can input as you progress through school the better. Career management is a lifelong process and we start exploring ideas and making decisions from secondary school to retirement. Examples of these decisions could be subject choices, getting after school work, taking leadership responsibilities, leaving school early or applying for personal development opportunities.
NZ Workers Rights
Last Wednesday the 17th June MAC hosted the Young Workers Resource Centre to deliver some essential information to senior students about pre-employment skills, industrial relations and human rights in the workplace. The students who came to this reported that Tony gave excellent information and advice for life after school.
You can check out the YWRC free service and advocacy site HERE
Year 13 and School Leavers
All Year 13s have the opportunity for at least one career interview with us. Please email careers@mtaspiring.school.nz if you wish to speed up the process! If you are planning on leaving school soon or at the end of Year 12 we strongly encourage you to make an appointment with Charlotte or Lana.
Students should have made a start on updating their CV. Please see http://careers.mtaspiring.edutronic.net/ for CV templates. If students are applying for scholarships or starting their CV we suggest they start with a google doc. about themselves and their achievements with the following headings:
- Academic
- Cultural
- Community
- Sport
- Leadership
- Work Experiences
This is a starting point and is really helpful when you go to write a scholarship or accommodation application or to get you started with your CV.
Scholarships link to the post on this website HERE
Otago Tertiary Trip
As advertised Otago Polytechnic and Otago University are now holding their Open Day Events on Monday August 10th. MAC usually takes a busload of seniors down to Dunedin to participate in this event. This will take place on the 9th – 10th August. Students sign up now closed. Once accepted onto the school trip, parents will receive a consent form to complete.