by Charlotte | Sep 15, 2020 | Opportunities, Tertiary Education, University
SIT WAS going to extend a warm invitation to senior students, to attend their Open Day which was to be held on Friday 25 September! Due to Covid-19 and the on-going changes in Alert Levels, Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) have cancelled their Open Day. We now...
by Charlotte | Aug 19, 2020 | Apprenticeships, Careers, Tertiary Education, World of Work
The Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF; also known as free trades training) will support learners to undertake vocational education and training without fees. The TTAF will cover fees from 1 July 2020 until 31 December 2022 and will be paid...
by Charlotte | Aug 16, 2020 | Star, Tertiary Education
If you want to participate in a holiday course or experience you may be eligible for STAR funding! Below are some up and coming examples of what you could do to enhance your careers and work ready skills for the future. Barista Course (full) This 2-day barista course...
by Charlotte | Aug 3, 2020 | Funding, Scholarships, Tertiary Education
Recently a student asked me; “What’s the difference between a scholarship and an award?” Good question I thought…and how do I answer this one? To be H, often these terms are used interchangeably so it can be confusing. However, scholarships are...
by Charlotte | Jul 31, 2020 | Funding, Tertiary Education
To apply for a student allowance or a student loan go to Studylink Apply Now and follow the steps; The first step is to get started on making a Real Me log in The second step (can be done without a real Me account) is to complete the Eligibility test Make sure you go...
by Charlotte | Jul 27, 2020 | Tertiary Education
Tertiary Timeline This will give you a general idea of when to start applying for tertiary courses and accommodation. A sample university timeline is below. Double/Triple check dates with your preferred tertiary institution or career advisor. MAY 2021 Undergraduate...