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.
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.
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.
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.
CV Support
Most employers will ask you to submit a CV when you apply for a job with them.
Putting together your perfect CV can seem like a daunting task, so we’ve pulled together some tips on what to include to make your CV stand out from the crowd.
Top Tips
- Be prepared – jot down any jobs that you have done in the past, any notable achievements. Include additional courses you have undertaken at college, sports you’ve taken part in, if you have your driving licence, First Aid, Health and Safety, church activities, and volunteering.
- Your CV should not be longer than two pages, so you’ll need to make it well-structured and different enough to grab the recruiter’s attention.
- A CV will need to have a short, personal summary about yourself, any prior work experience, where you have gone to college, your skills, interests, and, most importantly, two referees. These are two people, either who you have worked for previously, or a Teacher who knows you really well. Employers usually don’t want this to be a family member.


Work Placements
Work placements are an excellent way to gain real-world experience and build skills that will help you transition from education to employment. They give you a chance to step into a professional environment, understand how businesses operate, and develop confidence in the workplace.
By participating in a work placement, you can explore different career paths, learn new skills, and make valuable connections that could help you in the future. It’s also a great way to add experience to your CV, showing future employers that you’re proactive and ready to take on challenges.
If you’re interested in a work placement, get in touch with us to learn about opportunities and how we can help you take this important step toward your career goals.
Tahatū Career Navigator Resources
Get career ideas from the Tahatu quiz, explore study and training opportunities, and start planning ahead to achieve your career goals!
- Unsure about your next steps? Start by discovering career ideas that match your interests and strengths with this quiz.
- Once you’ve got some ideas, dive into study and training options to see how you can turn your goals into reality.
- Don’t forget to plan ahead—set clear goals and map out the steps you need to take to make them happen. Your future is in your hands, and we’re here to help you every step of the way!
