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Career Edge - April 2012
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Latest stories
Capable Auckland gains momentum
In October 2010, Careers New Zealand unveiled a plan to improve the career development and skills of Aucklanders, so they can contribute to the city’s predicted growth, development, and future success. We take a closer look at the momentum the Capable Auckland network has gathered in the past 18 months.
Other main stories
Young students to sample science careers
At this year’s Fonterra Science Roadshow, thousands of Year 4 to 10 students will have the opportunity to connect practical science with actual careers through an interactive exhibit by Careers New Zealand
Entrepreneurs helped to turn ideas into reality
Entrepreneurs who want to turn their bright idea into reality can consult Careers New Zealand’s new online pages. The entrepreneurship section pulls together a wealth of information for people considering starting a business. Career Edge takes a look.
Pasifika education priorities
In February 2011 the Ministry of Education formed a Working Group tasked with drawing up a plan for Pasifika education research in New Zealand. Find out more about the recommendations made by this group, and how they will improve educational outcomes for Pasifika.
Improving New Zealand’s career system
The Career System Action Plan is a core document for the careers sector to guide improvements in the careers system. It grew out of the Careers Summit held in Wellington in July 2011, and a seminar held in Christchurch in August 2011. What’s in the plan and what will it mean for the careers sector?
Understanding Career Education Benchmarks
A recent series of workshops to help schools understand the Career Education Benchmarks – Secondary has dramatically increased people’s ability to use them. Alongside this work, Careers New Zealand has been developing a set of tertiary benchmarks – due to be released by July 2012. Find out more about both sets of benchmarks.
Work, Life, Career
Work, Life, Career is the Careers New Zealand blog, with contributors from throughout the organisation.
Browse selected archive stories
August 2011
June 2011
January 2011
- Labour market study shows the way forward
- Project to look at how Pasifika youth make career decisions
October 2010
July 2010
April 2010
December 2009
- Role of guidance and counselling in women's career development
- Working with youth - the challenge of being relevant
June 2009
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