Nelson College Careers & Pathways

A very interesting article promoting Apprenticeships and the value placed on work experience and programmes like the Gateway programme at Nelson College.

We Need Fewer College Grads And More Apprentices, Entrepreneurs, And Journey[wo]men I didn’t spend much time in college, myself. I learned in the first week that I’d be expected to read about something, then talk about something, then read more about it, and talk more about it, and never actually DO anything. Within a few months, I’d put my hand on the first...

Getting behind at school, here are some tips to get back on track.

What to do if you've fallen behind | JETmag Whatever the reason, whether it was because of procrastination, being busy, sick days, 'sick days', or just zoning out period 5 last week, you are now drowning

http://www.jetmag.co.nz/how-to-become-a-game-developer/

We often have enquiries about how to become a Game developer - Here is a good article from the Jet mag site.

How to become a game developer | JETmag Do you want to turn your passion for gaming into a career? Here's what you need to know about how to become a game developer.

STUDENT EXCHANGES - Think you might be interested in an exchange overseas one day? Come to A5 on Wednesday 9 May at lunchtime for a presentation by STS student exchanges.

Nelson Year 13 students! If you want to find out more about doing a gap experience, come to our information evening:
Monday April 30th from 6pm to 7pm at NMIT, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson. www.gokiwigo.org - see the world and do good.

Go Kiwi Go! If you're interested in doing a gap year or volunteer work overseas, Go Kiwi Go can make it happen. Travel the world and do some good on the way.

http://www.jetmag.co.nz/the-trade-advantage-3/

The trade advantage | JETmag There is a high expectation to attend university these days – but is it for everyone? And is the money better in a trade? By Lawrence Watt

Your Education is coming to Nelson College on Friday at 1.30pm 16th March, they will be in classroom A5. Information below for Year 11/12 students interested in a high school exchange programme.

http://www.youreducation.co.nz/

Students can go on these while at school but also after school before university if they choose. Here is the information in short if students wanted to use it as a GAP year.

High School Exchange after Y13.

- Departures are in January each year, applications close 1st September

- Partial scholarships available for various destinations

- More support and a true insight into a culture

- France, Germany, Italy, Spain and USA possible (some age restrictions apply)

- Other destinations possible on request

Our 2-months programmes after NCEA departing in December are also a great option for Y13 students before starting university.

Student Exchange | Your Education Overseas Exchanges New Zealand

http://www.inzone.co.nz/The_Inzone_Experience_Ltd/Home.html
The Inzone bus will be visiting Nelson College March 26th 2018.

The Inzone Experience Inzone has toured New Zealand schools since 2003,inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to strive for success, follow their dreams and above all else to ‘give it a go!’

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How To Create The Perfect Résumé | Adobe Blog How to create the perfect résumé by using these tips to avoid mistakes and help you stand out for all the right reasons.

Careers seminar - Thursday 22nd Feb, 7pm University Presentation Nelson College - Staffroom

Careers seminars - 7pm Thursday15th Feb, Nelson College Library - GAP presentation