Spotswood College Careers & Vocational Pathways

Ka pai te mahi from our akonga who were afforded this opportunity.

Shout out to kaiarahi Tane for his mahi in this program.

TDHB SHADOWING

Miringa is one of the Spotswood College students who have had the awesome opportunity to spend time at the TDHB, where she gets to experience a real life and behind the scenes look at the medical world.

Miringa has a great enthusiasm to learn and makes the most the vocational pathways opportunities provided.

Well done to all of our shadowing students in 2026.

Huge shoutout to our amazing students at their Gateway placement with On The House 💚

Through their placement, our students are a part of an organisation doing truly meaningful mahi — reducing food waste, supporting whānau in need, and building stronger community connections through kindness, participation, and shared purpose.

A massive thank you to On The House for the incredible work they do every day and for providing such a valuable opportunity for our rangatahi to learn, grow, and give back 🌱✨

WELL DONE JAKE :)

We love to see where our past students end up and how they are going...

Its safe to say Jake, our 2024 Vocational Excellence Award winner, is doing amazingly well and making the most of the opportunities available to him.

While are school Jake was part of the Trades Academy, Gateway and also our Build a House project.

With his high level of engagement, energy and application, he is an asset within the industry and to Callaghan Construction.

We look forward to more updates about Jakes career journey.

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FIRST AID GATEWAY COURSE

💥 We now have 18 new first aiders ready to make a difference in our school and community!

🏥 FIRST AID GATEWAY COURSE 🚑 What a great day 🙌 Our students worked through real-life scenarios and completed their practical assessments with confidence. A huge shoutout to Bryan from Life Care, who wrapped up the day by commending the group on their engagement and outstanding attitudes, noting the incredible growth shown throughout the day 👏 — and confirmed they all passed with flying colours 💥 It was awesome to see students who didn’t even know each other at the start teaming up by the end — bandaging, placing each other in the recovery position, and having a great time while learning valuable skills. And the best part? We now have 18 new first aiders ready to make a difference in our school and community 💙 #firstaid #careers #vocationalpathways

RYDA DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

A busy day of learning to become responsible and safe on our roads.

A large cohort of our year 11 and 12 students participated in this day long program consisting of workshops, self reflection and guest presenters.

RAPUARA HAUORA EXPERIENCE

Our students recently spent the morning at Taranaki Base Hospital thanks to the team at WhyOra. Through the Rapuara Hauora initiative, our ākonga had the chance to explore a range of career pathways within the health sector.
Nurse Educator Heidi had students testing their medical and anatomical knowledge in a fun and interactive way.

Kat, a Medical Laboratory Scientist, took us behind the scenes of the lab which was super informative, with plenty of great questions from our curious students!

Mike, an ED Nurse also shared valuable insights into nursing mahi and gave us a quick tour through the Emergency Department.

Opportunities like this give our students valuable insight into real-world careers and help spark ideas about their future pathways.

TAHATU CAREERS WEBSITE

A new digital doorway has opened for students exploring life after school. The newly launched Tahatu Careers Website at tahatu.govt.nz provides a fresh and engaging way for young people to explore careers, training pathways, and future opportunities across Aotearoa.

Designed specifically for students, whānau, and educators, the Tahatu platform brings together practical career information, study options, and real-world insights into different industries. Students can explore what different jobs involve, the skills they require, and the pathways that can lead there, whether that means university, apprenticeships, training, or going straight into the workforce.

For secondary school students who may still be discovering their interests, Tahatu acts a bit like a career “compass”. With interactive tools and easy-to-understand information, it helps learners connect their strengths, passions, and subjects at school with possible future careers.

We encourage students and whānau to spend some time exploring the site together. It is a great starting point for conversations about goals, study choices, and the many exciting pathways available after school.

You can explore the new platform at tahatu.govt.nz and start mapping out your future