On 17th-19th September the Defence Force are giving students to chance to experience what life is like in the Forces with a live in experience at Linton Military Camp. See the attached document for more information, including details on how to apply.
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Speech Language Therapists work in schools, hospitals and private practice. They work with clients who might have language developmental delays, head injuries, are recovering from strokes or have speech difficulties such as lisps or a stutter. They study a range of subjects including audiology, physics, biology, linguistics, psychology, and education as well as subjects that are specific to the profession. They also do a number of clinical placements during their training. Speech Language Therapy can be studied in Auckland and Christchurch. Massey University Speech Language Therapy School is hosting an Open Day in Albany, Auckland, on Thursday 23rd August. To apply to attend this day please see the application form attached. Also note, that you will need to be up to date with your school work, and request permission to be absent from school through the usual means.
Straight after Chaplain's assembly on 10th August, come on up to A5 to hear musician Warrant Officer Denis Spurdle play, and talk about what a career as a musician looks like in NZ Defence. Apparently it's one of the best paid musician jobs you can get, so worth checking out if you are keen on music.
Engineering week takes place on the 13th - 16th August in Wellington. We have booked tickets for five different events which includes trips to Beca, Aurecon, Xero and WSP Opus suitable for year 10-13. If you would like to be a part of one of these trips, you will need to email me ASAP telling me which trip/s you would like to go on. It will be first in first served. Note that you can't do both trip 3 and 4 as they are on the same day. Similarly, you can't do both trip 3 and 5 as they are both the same trip, just on different days so we can get more students there. Here are the details of the 5 trips:
Trip 1 Monday 13th August 9am – 3.15pm Aurecon Year 10 Calling all future engineers! We have an action-packed engineering day planned for you, including plenty of hands-on activities to demonstrate the real-life applications of engineering. You'll have the chance to talk to and learn from lots of different types of engineers, including civil, structural, mechanical, chemical/process and earthquake engineers. Come along to get an insight into the groundbreaking technology Aurecon is using and learn how we apply our knowledge as engineers in bringing ideas to life. To read more about Aurecon, visit the website. Trip 2 Tuesday 14th August 10am – 12pm Xero Years 11, 12, 13 Xero makes cloud-based accounting software that is changing the world for small businesses. Come see our software engineers at work, hear how they got from school to one of New Zealand's most successful software companies, and have a go at writing your own software to control robots! Read more about Xero on the wesbite. Trip 3 Wednesday 15th August 9am – 3pm Beca Years 11, 12, 13 Our clients do incredible things every day. They are transforming their communities and changing lives through the structures they build, the products they manufacture, the services they provide, and the families they support. And we are right there alongside them. We are the problem-solvers – the thinkers, the creators, the planners and practitioners – who work together to make everyday better. We are 3000-plus professionals spread across 20 offices across the Asia Pacific. But we are One Beca. Beca would like to invite students to come along and learn about the discipline of engineering and the wonderful career opportunities it can provide. Our one day programme will consist of presentations by industry staff, a site visit and an exciting practical exercise which we hope will provide students with a better understanding of the many different streams one can take if pursuing a career in the engineering industry. To read more about Beca, visit the website. Trip 4 Wednesday 15th August 9am – 2.30pm WSP Opus Years 11, 12, 13 During this office visit you'll hear about who WSP Opus are and projects WSP Opus have worked on. You'll hear from engineers from different backgrounds who'll talk about who they are, what they do at WSP Opus and their career path. After lunch, we'll give you an engineering-challenge to do in groups. We'll take you on an office tour to meet our people working on real-live jobs and you'll even leave with a gift! If you'd like to read more about WSP Opus, visit the website. Trip 5 Thursday 16th August 9am – 3pm Beca Years 11, 12, 13 Our clients do incredible things every day. They are transforming their communities and changing lives through the structures they build, the products they manufacture, the services they provide, and the families they support. And we are right there alongside them. We are the problem-solvers – the thinkers, the creators, the planners and practitioners – who work together to make everyday better. We are 3000-plus professionals spread across 20 offices across the Asia Pacific. But we are One Beca. Beca would like to invite students to come along and learn about the discipline of engineering and the wonderful career opportunities it can provide. Our one day programme will consist of presentations by industry staff, a site visit and an exciting practical exercise which we hope will provide students with a better understanding of the many different streams one can take if pursuing a career in the engineering industry. To read more about Beca, visit the website. On the last Wednesday of term - Wednesday 4th July, we will be visited by two representatives, Abby April and Kate McRae, from consultancy firm KPMG, which specialises in auditing, tax and advisory for corporations. If you are a year 10-13 student interested in commerce, this is a must see talk. Abby and Kate will also explain more about the KPMG scholarship of which a number of QMC students have been awarded. Kate is an old girl who gained the scholarship herself, and now works for the company. Come to A5 as soon as the lunch bell goes - bring your lunch.
Year 13 students who are interested in studying law at Otago University have the opportunity to attend at session at the Wellington Campus of Otago University on 12th June 1-3pm. The session will cover how the law degree at Otago is structured and career pathways beyond it. It will also outline some law cases of note and some recent graduates will present also. There will be the opportunity to ask questions about studying and living at Otago. Students must get approval for their absence from their teachers, must be up to date with their work, and must apply for leave through the usual school processes. The link to register is here.
If you are keen on a career in technology, you may be interested in heading to the Defence Roadshow this Thursday 31st May at 34 Waione Street, Petone, Lower Hutt between 4pm - 7pm. Flyer with more information is attached.
New Zealand Defence regularly runs careers experience days for Year 12 and 13 students who are wanting to know more about what a career in Defence might look like. The next Defence Careers Experience (DCE) is coming up on 16th - 20th July based in Linton, Palmerston North. If you are interested in this, please read the information attached. Applications close on 1 June at 12pm.
Come and learn about the range of pathways you can take in the New Zealand Defence force. This includes specialist roles, for example a lawyer or doctor, trades such as engineering and communications, as well as exploring the many different tasks carried out by New Zealand Defence through the Army, Navy and Airforce. The session will be held in A5 during lunchtime on Wednesday March 21st. Open to all students from Year 10 - 13.
A great place to find out about the pay, job prospects, working day and study requirements of a whole host of jobs is on the New Zealand Careers website. Excellent detailed information here.
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