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Engaging with parents and community

Getting families and the community involved in their children's career education improves a school's standing within its community and helps improve student learning and achievement.

Future careers are skills-focused

Continuing our future of work series – we discuss how building up your transferable skills will be the key to moving between jobs and industries in the new world of work.

Aim for skilled, creative work with a human touch – let AI do the rest

Continuing our future of work series – we discuss how artificial intelligence will take over some roles, and complement the work of humans in others.

Turn heads with a tiling career

Find out how Matt Bryant went from tiling apprentice to business owner.

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist | Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua

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Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.

Tertiary Lecturer | Pūkenga Whare Wānanga

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Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks. 

Environmental Engineer | Mataaro Taiao

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Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.