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What is Vocational Pathways?

Find out about Vocational Pathways and how it can help you plan your future career.

Work experience options

Get career ideas and try them out with work experience.

What to expect from a building apprenticeship

Read AJ’s story and find out what it takes to be a building apprentice

What to consider about studying by distance

Is studying by distance the right option for your young person? Here's how to support them - even if you don't know anything about their subjects.

What employability skills do rangatahi need to succeed?

Did you know there are some key employability skills that help rangatahi (young people) have a better chance of getting a foot in the door of a Māori business? Māori businesses clue us into the skills they need from our rangatahi.

What role should teachers take in career guidance?

Discover how teachers have a valuable part to play in a learner’s career journey.

What 6 common interview questions actually mean

We give you advice on how to answer the six most common questions in an interview, so you win that job.

What you can do with your tourism skills

Your tourism skills can be transferred to other jobs and industries. Here’s how.

Missed NCEA credits? What to do now

Steps to take if you didn't get the NCEA results you need.

What to think about before you move to New Zealand

Discover whether your skills will help you find work in New Zealand.