Career Education
Career planning is a life long process, but while you are a student at Avonside, you will take important steps along the way.
Career Education
At Avonside Girls’ High School, career education and guidance play an essential role and it is delivered within a student centred curriculum that supports our girls’ strengths, interests and aspirations. Students are empowered to make informed decisions about their subject choices and future pathways.
The schoolwide career development programme is led by a specialist Careers Adviser and the Careers Department. The team consists of Robyn Armstrong (Head of Careers Education), Nina Campbell (Gateway Coordinator), Shoshy Perchig (STP Coordinater & Career Counsellor) and Leanne Kime (Careers Assistant & STAR Co-ordinator) who work together to meet the needs of every student, including their family and whanau.
Throughout the year students can expect:
- Individual career interviews for year 12 and 13 students.
- Guidance for career pathway planning and decision-making.
- Information about career options, training providers and tertiary institutions, and available courses.
- Online information and career tools, such as the careerwise website.
- Secondary Tertiary Pathway (STP) dual enrolment options for students who are looking to transition to further education, training or work.
- Work experience placements through the Gateway programme (where appropriate)
- STAR and short “taster” courses available throughout the year.
- Digital notice boards and social media posts providing up to date careers information and key diary dates.
- Assistance with CV preparation and job applications.
- Job & course interview preparation.
