WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
Nga Puna O Waiorea
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Career education is about developing each student’s career management skills through self-awareness, exploring possibilities, decision-making and taking action. Given everchanging work trends and the need for career flexibility, students are prepared for the current work situation and also ongoing education and life role changes. It also facilitates links between the College and the community, employers, industry and tertiary institutions.

The Centre’s range of services includes:

  • 1:1 career counselling
  • Gateway – work-based learning
  • Years 9 & 10 career programmes
  • An extensive library of career resources for students exploring future options
  • Regular career focus seminars
  • Facilitating attendance at interactive career workshops provided by tertiary and career services
  • Facilitating off-site career exploration opportunities
  • CV preparation and interview assistance