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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.

The magic of myths

The magic of myths online resource provides teachers, kaiako and career educators with tools and tips about using kōrero pūrākau or Māori myths and legends to connect with students about their future pathways. This resource can also help you share the magic of kōrero pūrākau with whānau, and help parents connect with their children about their future directions.

Credit work or learning towards a qualification

Find out how you can get prior learning or experience credited towards a particular qualification.

Case studies: engaging parents and community

Find out about what schools around the country are doing to engage their parents, whānau and community.

Probation Officer | Āpiha Matakana

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Probation officers supervise people serving a sentence in the community. They also help people who have been in prison return to society.

What are skills?

Skills are abilities that are developed through life and work experiences.

Security Officer/Guard | Āpiha Whakamarumaru/Tūtei Whakamarumaru

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Security officers/guards protect people, property and assets by investigating, monitoring, controlling and reporting threats.

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)

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Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.

Youth Worker | Kaimahi Taiohi

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Youth workers support young people to improve their health, education, training and employment opportunities.

Concrete Worker | Kaimahi Raima

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Concrete workers make, pour, spread, finish, reinforce and cut concrete for construction projects such as buildings and footpaths.