Information for parents, family and whānau

This section provides you with information to help your children make good study and training decisions, and successful transitions into the workplace.

Secondary schools and NCEA.

Learn about NCEA, and find out how to help your children with school subjects choices and getting careers help from their school.

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Discover how work has changed, and work trends of the future. Find out what skills employers are looking for.

Mother and son talking in kitchen.

Get conversation starters, tips from other parents and tailored advice on how to handle a range of career issues with your children.

Girl holding books in library.

Find out more about study options available to your children.

Father and daughter looking at a computer screen together.

Find out more about the trade training options available to your children.

Woman on telephone.

Locate extra sources of information about careers, such as books, websites, telephone and face-to-face services.

Man looking at computer screen.

Take a quiz to check your work-life balance, reflect on your values and see if it's time to set some new goals.