Advice for parents, families and whānau

Links to help choose the next stage in a student's study or training journey.

Where to next?

Careers.govt.nz

Leaving school is a big step, and your young person needs your help. Find out how to support them to choose their work or study options, and get ready for life after school.

What it's about

How to support young people to choose a work or study option after school, sort out their money, accommodation and get work ready.

Who it's for

Parents, caregivers and whānau of secondary school leavers.

What it offers

Ideas for exploring career options Conversation tips for discussing career options Toolkits to help your young person prepare for their life outside the home, work and study.

Parents and whānau career resources

Careers.govt.nz

Explore resources to help your family/whānau plan their careers or find work.

What it's about

You’ll find tips on helping your young person with NCEA, planning careers and getting prepared to leave school. You’ll also find advice on how to improve their literacy and numeracy.

Who it's for

The resources are for parents and whānau to help their young people with NCEA and career decisions.

What it offers

You can find information on what NCEA is, how to plan careers and conversation tips for preparing your young person to leave school. Included are links to people that can help you, such as numeracy and literacy tutors.

About tertiary study and training

Ministry of Education

As your child gets to senior secondary school, they will start to think about what they want to do after school. There are options for more study, getting prepared for work, on-the-job training and more.

What it's about

Find out more about the range of opportunities available, including tertiary study, vocational training, apprenticeships and on-the-job training.

Who it's for

Parents and carers who wish to explore further education and training options.

What it offers

Useful information and links to help parents and carers understand about the tertiary study and training options for ākonga | students while they are at school and after they leave.

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