Education to Employment: What is it?
Tukuna te rangatahi kia tū, kia whanake | Allow youth the opportunity to grow.
The objective of Education to Employment is to introduce secondary students to the working world, either directly or through workshops and events that prepare them to interact with businesses. You can interact with the Education to Employment team in the Hutt Valley in a number of ways.
Hutt Valley Education to Employment Coordination Service
CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE AND SCHOOLS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS
The Education to Employment Coordination Service facilitates and supports the engagement of employers and the local business community in vocational education. Our goal is to create valuable employment and development opportunities for young people, helping them to build a successful future.
About Education to Employment
Bridging the gap between education and employment, our service connects students with a world of possibilities through interactive events, insightful talks, and personalised mentoring. We offer a unique opportunity for employers to engage directly with schools, providing young individuals hands-on experience and a first-hand look at various industries. From on-site learning to industry visits, we pave the way for future careers, opening doors to potential employment opportunities and broadening horizons for both students and employers alike. Join us in shaping the future of work and education.
Our aim is to increase and enhance opportunities for young people to be aware of and improve access to vocational education prospects for future careers and trades.
Education to Employment: For Students
Still figuring out what to do after school? Feeling stuck thinking about your future career or finding a job?
We work closely with local businesses to help you explore opportunities. We can help you get work experience, discover industries you could thrive in, or get your CV and cover letter ready. Even if you just want to chat about what to do next, we’re happy to help.
What we provide:
- Work experience and apprenticeship opportunities to gain practical knowledge and skills
- Career advice – helping you figure out what you could do next
- CV and cover letter support
- Access to career expos where you can meet potential employers and explore different career paths
- Talks and mentoring sessions with people working in different industries
- Site visits to see what different businesses do, and explore what careers pathways are out there
- Assistance with understanding subject choices and how it impacts your career options.
Education to Employment: Teachers and Careers Advisors
We collaborate closely with teachers and career advisors at schools. We connect schools with companies that are willing to sponsor work experience programs, guest lecturers, or potential employers for your students. These local businesspeople are eager to donate their time and knowledge in order to improve the prospects of our rangatahi.
We collaborate closely with teachers and career advisors at schools. We connect schools with companies that are willing to sponsor work experience programs, guest lecturers, or potential employers for your students. These local businesspeople are eager to donate their time and knowledge in order to improve the prospects of our rangatahi.
The mission of Education to Employment is to connect schools with companies who are willing to work with your kids and to lobby on behalf of our employer network.
How we can support teachers and career counselors:
- Introduce you to nearby companies in fields your pupils are interested in.
- Opportunities for work experience
- Arrange Meet & Greet Employer events and take part in Career Expos.
- Develop the capacity to manage relationships with your employer network.
We also provide a number of complimentary services to help your students with their pre-employment education, such as:
- Workshops on Employability
- Workshops on financial literacy that partner banks host
- Training on interview and CV skills
- Checklists for work preparedness
Education to Employment: Business Leaders
Do you have any wise counsel or real-world experience to share with secondary students? Do you want to interact with young people to assist them recognize the prospects in your field? Students interested in your industry might be introduced to your company by the Education to Employment team.
Through Education to Employment, your business can:
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Promote your industry and its benefits to the next generation
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Help grow the local workforce with work-ready youth
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Have a meaningful impact on young lives
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Support the growth of successful communities
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Access local talent
Business leaders, the Hutt Valley Education to Employment Connectors would love to hear from you. Here are just a few ways you can engage with us:
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Be a guest speaker at a school or event
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Offer work experience in your business
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Meet with students to talk about your industry
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Mentor a young person
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Hire a school leaver as an apprentice or worker
Whether you can offer an ongoing commitment or just a one-off experience, the youth you meet will benefit from your efforts. Join us today and start making a positive impact on young lives.
