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2011 PROGRAMME COPY
Looking for career opportunities in Otago?
Seek new career opportunities during May 2011 at the Otago Careers Festival.
The Festival programme showcases the range of opportunities to live, learn and work in Otago.
Whether you are planning your next career move or wanting to improve your work/life satisfaction you will find fun and
informative events to help you along the way. Events for all ages and career levels are catered for.
Make the move today and get closer to having the career you want.
The full festival programme can be found at our website www.otagocareersfestival.co.nz or phone 0800 555 727 for more
information.
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CLUTHA
EVENT NAME: Clutha Careers Expo
EVENT DATE: Thursday 5 May
EVENT TIME: 10am – 3pm
EVENT LOCATION: Balclutha Memorial Hall
ENQUIRIES TO:linda@eclutha.org.nz
It’s all about you making the right career decisions!
• Do you wish to find out more about a career you are interested in joining?
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• Do you want to enhance your working life by changing your career path?
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• Are you re-joining the workforce after an absence?
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Then come along to the Clutha Careers Expo 2011 and you will find exhibitors and advisors from a varied selection of industries who will be able to talk to you about
chosen career paths. There will be a number of demonstrations throughout the day from the exhibitors as well as support
from Telford a Division of Lincoln University. The expo is open to people of all ages.
Come and see what the Clutha Careers Expo 2011 can do for you and your career – training, re-training, new career
pathway and career advice!
For more information and to register your interest in attending please contact Enterprise Clutha (03) 418 4048.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
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DUNEDIN
EVENT NAME:Career Options and Information Exhibit
EVENT DATE: Monday 2 – Tuesday 17 May
EVENT TIME: 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday
EVENT LOCATION: Foyer, Otago Chamber of Commerce, Ground Floor, Burns House, 10 George Street, Dunedin
Come and see the display of career information and options including information on trade careers.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:Get the Job Done
EVENT DATE: Monday 2 May
EVENT TIME: Sessions available from 9.30am - 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: City Library
Can't get the job you want? Can't find a job you'd love?
Spend an hour with us! We have computer resources and books that will get you back on track.
Bookings essential. Phone 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Have you graduated from the school of life?
EVENT DATE: Monday 2 May
EVENT TIME: One hour sessions
EVENT LOCATION: Capable NZ offices, Otago Polytechnic Campus (Corner Union Street East and Harbour Terrace)
Capable NZ - Assessment of Prior Learning
Practical experience is good and well, but sooner or later many people wish to also hold formal qualifications to
support their careers. For some, it may be the ticket to promotions, higher pay scales and greater recognition at work.
Capable NZ enables you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification without going back to the classroom. It works by
rewarding you for what you already know, and helping you achieve the extra knowledge you need.
If you would like to find out if you might already be well on your way to having the qualification you need, make an
appointment to talk to our Capable NZ team.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents, job seekers, people in work, employers, people having a career change, migrants and those
returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: Have you graduated from the school of life?
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 3 May
EVENT TIME: One hour sessions
EVENT LOCATION: Capable NZ offices, Otago Polytechnic Campus (Corner Union Street East and Harbour Terrace)
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 477 3014 or 0800 762786 ask for Capable NZ
Capable NZ - Assessment of Prior Learning
Practical experience is good and well, but sooner or later many people wish to also hold formal qualifications to
support their careers. For some, it may be the ticket to promotions, higher pay scales and greater recognition at work.
Capable NZ enables you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification without going back to the classroom. It works by
rewarding you for what you already know, and helping you achieve the extra knowledge you need.
If you would like to find out if you might already be well on your way to having the qualification you need, make an
appointment to talk to our Capable NZ team.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents, job seekers, people in work, employers, people having a career change, migrants and those
returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME:Get the Job Done
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 3 May
EVENT TIME: Sessions available from 9.30am - 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: City Library
Can't get the job you want? Can't find a job you'd love?
Spend an hour with us! We have computer resources and books that will get you back on track.
Bookings essential. Phone 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:Am I Employable? How do I know that I have all that I need?
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 3 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centre, The Downes Room, Mosgiel Library, 7 Hartstonge Avenue,
Mosgiel,
Assess Your Career Capability and Build Your Employability.
Do you have the skills, knowledge, experiences and attributes required for specific work roles? If not, find out how you
can update them. And - if you do, how do you market yourself in today's environment?
Come and talk to Jane Field, our Career Consultant, for FREE guidance on your career development, career decision
making, job searching, help with life choices – and employability. Whether planning to work or study, make an
appointment to talk Jane about “Where to from here?”
Appointments are necessary.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can change today!
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 3 May 2011
EVENT TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, University of Otago.
ENQUIRIES TO: Email Brian at greatscot.brian@googlemail.com to register for this free workshop or call him on 03 479 8461 for a confidential and informal chat about the
workshop or Coaching.
Life and Study Coaching Workshops
Workshop Facilitators: Liz Holland and Brian Johnston
The emphasis of this workshop will be to introduce you to the benefits of Life and Study Coaching from two experienced
facilitators and trainers. There will be an opportunity to observe Coaching “in action” and participate in exploring
your own goals based on your own aspirations and challenges.
Life and study Coaching can help you:
• Identify and define specific goals
•
• Discover or “reawaken” your strengths
•
• Explore all your personal and professional options
•
• Support the development of action plans to achieve your goals
•
It may be that you are considering a new career or have a new business idea.
It may be that you are contemplating a new life direction.
Don’t put off tomorrow what you can change today!
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Have you graduated from the school of life?
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May
EVENT TIME: One hour sessions
EVENT LOCATION: Capable NZ offices, Otago Polytechnic Campus (Corner Union Street East and Harbour Terrace)
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 477 3014 or 0800 762786 ask for Capable NZ
Capable NZ - Assessment of Prior Learning
Practical experience is good and well, but sooner or later many people wish to also hold formal qualifications to
support their careers. For some, it may be the ticket to promotions, higher pay scales and greater recognition at work.
Capable NZ enables you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification without going back to the classroom. It works by
rewarding you for what you already know, and helping you achieve the extra knowledge you need.
If you would like to find out if you might already be well on your way to having the qualification you need, make an
appointment to talk to our Capable NZ team.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents, job seekers, people in work, employers, people having a career change, migrants and those
returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: LINKS Walking Tour
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May
EVENT TIME: 9am to 12.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Dunedin CBD
Employment and Education LINKS “Walking Tour” will visit 3 businesses in the Dunedin CBD who will showcase career
pathways in their particular profession or industry.
• “It’s the way to the future”
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• LINKing Employment & Education
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• Specializing in the placement of young people
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• Entry level –office – customer service – warehousing
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• LINKing on-the-job-training with a NZQA qualification
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EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers and job seekers
EVENT NAME: Dunedin Tertiary Information Day
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May
EVENT TIME: 9am to 3.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic Campuses
The purpose of the Information Day programme is to enable you to observe first-hand what the tertiary
environment is like. You are invited to visit special displays and presentations and explore the various facilities
students use.
Come along to our open day to experience what makes our campus so unique! You will have the opportunity to look around
our facilities, visit our Schools, talk to our staff, ask questions, attend a number of presentations, and find out
which programme best suits your career aspirations.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:Get the Job Done
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May
EVENT TIME: Sessions available from 9.30am - 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: City Library
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Sue Barnaby Phone 474 3690
Can't get the job you want? Can't find a job you'd love?
Spend an hour with us! We have computer resources and books that will get you back on track.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Got the Interview? Now win the job!
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May
EVENT TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
EVENT LOCATION: Approach Community Learning: 177 Mornington Rd Lookout Point Dunedin
Are you unemployed looking for a job?
Looking to return to the workforce after time out?
We’ll show you how to present yourself for the interview or when cold calling.
How to look professional on a budget,
How to answer the tough questions – about that criminal record, about your physical disability, etc
See how it’s done, try it out
We will provide transport on the day, Wednesday May 4 2011, from outside Work and Income Central on Cumberland St at 9.30am
EVENT TARGETS: Job seekers and those returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: Do you really know what Presbyterian Support Otago does? Really?
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May
EVENT TIME: 10-11am – please register your attendance by phoning (03) 477 7115 by Tuesday 3 May
EVENT LOCATION: Level 3, Presbyterian Support Otago Support Centre, 407 Moray Place (beside First Church)
ENQUIRIES TO: Phone (03) 477 7115
Presbyterian Support Otago is a health & social services provider, but we employ people in a far wider set of jobs. At this informative session you’ll be
surprised to hear about Otago’s best kept employment secrets and the opportunities we may be able to offer you!
EVENT TARGETS: School leavers, job seekers, people in work, people having a career change, migrants and those returning
to the workforce
EVENT NAME: Sir George Seymour National College of Airline Travel and Tourism Open Day
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May
EVENT TIME: 12noon till 2pm
EVENT LOCATION: SGS college campus, level 3, 9 Moray Place, Dunedin
Kick start your dream career in Airline, Travel and Tourism!
Wanting a career in the exciting world of airline, travel and tourism? Well you've come to the right place! We specialise in airline, travel and tourism courses. Whether you are just about to leave school, are thinking about a career change or returning to work, travel and
tourism can offer you a challenging role in an exciting industry!
90% of our students gain employment within three months of graduating. So what are you waiting for?
Sir George Seymour National College of Airline, Travel and Tourism, New Zealand's largest private tertiary establishment that specialises in education and training programmes for the airline, travel and tourism industries.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Train 4 Trucking
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May 2011
EVENT TIME: 5.00pm – 6.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: TBC Following registrations
Undecided about what job you want to do?
Don’t want to be stuck in an office for 8 hours a day?
Would you like to TRAIN 4 TRUCKING?
Training and Employment in the transport industry could give you many things you might be looking for, and will up skill
you for work anywhere in the world.
“DRIVER SHORTAGE CONTINUES TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL PROBLEM”
for the foreseeable future, transport of goods by road will remain 100% dependent on the services of skilled and
motivated drivers;
commercial road transport around the world has suffered persistent shortages of skilled drivers which are most
acute during periods of economic growth and low unemployment;
driver shortages have only been temporarily alleviated by the international financial crisis and recession and
have already been recognised as a resurgent threat to countries where economic recovery has commenced;
Negative views about road transport don’t help recruitment and the lack of public awareness of career
opportunities in road transport employment discourage new drivers. The demographic imbalance stemming from a large
section of the driver population approaching retirement and a severe lack of younger entrants to replace them is also an
obvious problem;”
(FROM INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ROADING UNION & NZ ROAD TRANSPORT FORUM).
To attend this informative Careers Festival Seminar, register your interest now.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: It is never too late to be what you dreamed of becoming
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May 2011
EVENT TIME: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Employers Association, 16 McBride Street, South Dunedin (parking at back entrance)
ENQUIRIES TO: Sarah Lincoln: email sarah@osea.org.nz or phone 03 456 1813
Women of today are no longer limited to one role - they have a variety of interests and career opportunities that lead
them down many different paths. Whether it is, for example, politics, hospitality, agriculture, or all of the above,
with the options today the possibilities are endless for the capable modern women.
Some careers may start straight after school or for others it is later down the track perhaps after having a family. It
is never too late to start your career, or to change the path you are on. Success is not dependent on age.
Come along and listen to three local successful business women discuss what motivated them to make the choices they have
in their lives to shape their successful careers and hear how you can begin this journey for yourself.
The speakers are:
Noeline Munro hasn’t always been a sharebroker and investment advisor. After initially starting her career in banking,
she then chose to leave to raise her two sons. Once her sons were in high school however, she made the decision to go
back to working fulltime and this was when she began her career in the world of Sharebroking and Investment Advising.
Dr Bronwyn Boon began her career in nursing and worked in the industry for 10 years but has since retrained, done a PhD
and is now lecturing in the Management Department at the Otago University which is all combined with having a family.
Glenys Ker will discuss what assistance is out there to assist in achieving the dream.
This event is organised by She’s Motivated.
EVENT TARGETS: Job seekers, parents, people in work, people having a career change and those returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: Higher Grades = Greater Career Opportunities
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 4 May
EVENT TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Burns 1, Otago University
Higher grades are not achieved by just studying harder. A huge number of factors affect a student’s ability to get the
grades that they need or want. Super, Accelerated, Brain friendly learning, NLP, Brain gym, Zone learning and Mind
mapping are some of the array of tools available to students. Want to find out how to use the best study techniques in
the world? Come along and hear an International Motivator and Educator explain to you how to craft the tools together
for instant study success. After explaining how to create self-belief he will demonstrate to the audience how to create
a powerful memory and prove it. The lecture will be highly inspirational and full of humour that illustrates our unique
humanness. The speaker has a raft of tools that overcome all obstacles to effective learning and will demonstrate this
at the end of the lecture when he will answer questions from the audience. If you want higher grades then this lecture
will help you .Come along.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:Get the Job Done
EVENT DATE: Thursday 5 May
EVENT TIME: Sessions available from 9.30am - 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: City Library
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Sue Barnaby Phone 474 3690
Can't get the job you want? Can't find a job you'd love?
Spend an hour with us! We have computer resources and books that will get you back on track.
Bookings essential. Phone 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Information Technology Careers Panel
EVENT DATE: Thursday, May 5
EVENT TIME: 5.00pm to 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Ozone Lounge
“Advertised technology vacancies in New Zealand are up 68 per cent on last year, while applicants for each job have
more than halved. IT wages are even increasing.” ZDNet. February 23, 2011
Have you ever thought about an exciting career working in the information technology industry? If you would like to know
what training and career opportunities are on offer, come along to our information session and talk to the staff from
the School of Information Technology and representatives from across this diverse industry sector. Find out directly
from IT employers what skills they are seeking in potential employees and which programmes will best meet this need.
The session will be informal with brief presentations from the industry representatives and plenty of opportunity for
questions.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Parents as Career Companions: Supporting your teenager towards Tertiary Education
EVENT DATE: Thursday 5 May
EVENT TIME: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Polytechnic, G106 Lecture Theatre, G Block, Cnr Union Street and Harbour Terrace,
Dunedin.
ENQUIRIES TO: Jane Field 03 479 3611 (0800 762 786)
If your son or daughter is interested in exploring tertiary study, then this evening will provide you with some tips on
how to be an effective parent advisor for your teenager. We will also cover entry requirements, paths of study and offer
helpful information on career development. Although aimed at parents, your sons/daughters are also welcome to attend
this seminar.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents
EVENT NAME:Get the Job Done
EVENT DATE: Friday 6 May
EVENT TIME: Sessions available from 9.30am - 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: City Library
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Sue Barnaby Phone 03 474 3690
Can't get the job you want? Can't find a job you'd love?
Spend an hour with us! We have computer resources and books that will get you back on track.
Bookings essential. Phone 03 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Career Development – Connecting the Threads
EVENT DATE: Friday 6 May
EVENT TIME: 12.05 / 12.55
EVENT LOCATION: H 608, H Block, Otago Polytechnic
Have you ever wondered about whether you have a job or a career? This highly interactive one-hour workshop will
encourage you to find purpose and meaning in your career direction by looking at the threads that run through our
working lives. By understanding these threads and linking them to what we enjoy in each of our jobs, we can get a sense
of our career paths.
EVENT TARGETS: People in work
EVENT NAME: Have you graduated from the school of life?
EVENT DATE: Friday 6 May
EVENT TIME: One hour sessions
EVENT LOCATION: Capable NZ offices, Otago Polytechnic Campus (Corner Union Street East and Harbour Terrace)
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 477 3014 or 0800 762786 ask for Capable NZ
Capable NZ - Assessment of Prior Learning
Practical experience is good and well, but sooner or later many people wish to also hold formal qualifications to
support their careers. For some, it may be the ticket to promotions, higher pay scales and greater recognition at work.
Capable NZ enables you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification without going back to the classroom. It works by
rewarding you for what you already know, and helping you achieve the extra knowledge you need.
If you would like to find out if you might already be well on your way to having the qualification you need, make an
appointment to talk to our Capable NZ team.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents, job seekers, people in work, employers, people having a career change, migrants and those
returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: Have you graduated from the school of life?
EVENT DATE: Monday 9 May
EVENT TIME: One hour sessions
EVENT LOCATION: Capable NZ offices, Otago Polytechnic Campus (Corner Union Street East and Harbour Terrace)
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 477 3014 or 0800 762786 ask for Capable NZ
Capable NZ - Assessment of Prior Learning
Practical experience is good and well, but sooner or later many people wish to also hold formal qualifications to
support their careers. For some, it may be the ticket to promotions, higher pay scales and greater recognition at work.
Capable NZ enables you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification without going back to the classroom. It works by
rewarding you for what you already know, and helping you achieve the extra knowledge you need.
If you would like to find out if you might already be well on your way to having the qualification you need, make an
appointment to talk to our Capable NZ team.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents, job seekers, people in work, employers, people having a career change, migrants and those
returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME:Am I Employable? How do I know I have all that I need?
EVENT DATE: Monday 9 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: The Common Room, Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centre, Cnr George and Bath Streets, Dunedin.
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Please call 03 477 3626 to make an appointment to see Jane between 10.00am and
4.00pm.
Assess Your Career Capability and Build Your Employability.
Do you have the skills, knowledge, experiences and attributes required for specific work roles? If not, find out how you
can update them. And - if you do, how do you market yourself in today's environment?
Come and talk to Jane Field, our Career Consultant, for FREE guidance on your career development, career decision
making, job searching, help with life choices – and employability. Whether planning to work or study, make an
appointment to talk Jane about “Where to from here?”
Appointments are necessary.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:Take your job search On-line
EVENT DATE: Monday 9 May
EVENT TIME: 12.15 – 12.45 – bring your lunch
EVENT LOCATION: to be advised on registration
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Fiona Curd – please register your interest by Wednesday 4 May, phone 03 474 2664 or email fionacurd@careers.govt.nz
Job searching is increasingly carried out on-line and social networks are increasingly being used as a job search
method.
• be informed of emerging trends in on-line applications and finding a job through social networking
•
• get practical tips on how to use social networking for job searching
•
• share your experience and concerns with 2 career consultants to improve confidence in using new job searching
methods
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Please register your interest in this event by emailing: fiona.curd@careers.govt.nz or phoning 474 2664
Additional sessions may be available if there is enough interest
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Designing a national career information system
EVENT DATE: Monday 9 May
EVENT TIME: 3.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Taieri Room, Otago Chamber of Commerce
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Registrations required. Register by emailing: tess.livingstone@careers.govt.nz
www.careers.govt.nz is New Zealand’s public career information directory, including key databases of occupational descriptions, industry
profiles and education and training programmes. In 2010 the website received more than 2.5 million hits making it one of
the most popular public sector websites in the country.
This presentation will look at the processes involved in designing, researching and developing the content for this
comprehensive tool, including some background on the recent redesign of the site’s architecture.
If you have an interest in how New Zealanders source information on your industry, occupation, training programmes or
labour market you will want to attend this seminar.
EVENT TARGETS: Employers
EVENT NAME: Recruitment at the University of Otago: demystifying the process
EVENT DATE: Monday 9 May
EVENT TIME: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Burns 2, Otago University
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 479 8244 or careers@otago.ac.nz
The Human Resources Recruitment Team will provide information on the University’s vacancy application process, what
resources are available to candidates, and offer tips for structuring a CV and covering letter to support a job
application.
Alternatively, interested in working at the University but perhaps not full time? The manager of the University Campus
Temps Service will talk about this exciting opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills in different areas of the
University.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Have you graduated from the school of life?
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 10 May
EVENT TIME: One hour sessions
EVENT LOCATION: Capable NZ offices, Otago Polytechnic Campus (Corner Union Street East and Harbour Terrace)
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 477 3014 or 0800 762786 ask for Capable NZ
Capable NZ - Assessment of Prior Learning
Practical experience is good and well, but sooner or later many people wish to also hold formal qualifications to
support their careers. For some, it may be the ticket to promotions, higher pay scales and greater recognition at work.
Capable NZ enables you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification without going back to the classroom. It works by
rewarding you for what you already know, and helping you achieve the extra knowledge you need.
If you would like to find out if you might already be well on your way to having the qualification you need, make an
appointment to talk to our Capable NZ team.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents, job seekers, people in work, employers, people having a career change, migrants and those
returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME:Am I Employable? How do I know I have all that I need?
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 10 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Polytechnic, Ground Floor, F Block, Forth Street, Dunedin
Assess Your Career Capability and Build Your Employability.
Do you have the skills, knowledge, experiences and attributes required for specific work roles? If not, find out how you
can update them. And if you do, how do you market yourself in today's environment?
Come and talk to Jane Field, our Career Consultant, for FREE guidance on your career development, career decision
making, job searching, help with life choices and employability. Whether planning to work or study, make an appointment
to talk Jane about “Where to from here?”
Appointments are necessary.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: The University of Otago Careers Fair
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 10 May
EVENT TIME: 11am – 2.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Link, Union, University of Otago
The University of Otago’s 2011 Careers Fair provides an opportunity for employers and students to meet face to face.
Because the Careers Fair is open to all levels of students studying at Otago employers are able to recruit this year’s
finalists and at the same time raise their profile with future graduates. From the student’s point of view it’s a
perfect opportunity for this year’s finalists to find work, and for current and future graduates to find out about work
trends and gain a better understanding of the job market. By talking with employers students are able to become
acquainted with what is going on in the world of work, industry trends and issues, internships, project work, and build
relevant job networks. And they can do this without having to leave the campus!
EVENT TARGETS: Job seekers, employers, people having a career change and those returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: Otago Polytechnic Information Evening
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 10 May
EVENT TIME: 3.30pm to 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Student Centre, Harbour Terrace
You may have worked in different jobs, taken a break to raise a family or be looking for a second chance at academic
success. When you do decide on a career, the qualifications you need can seem out of reach. Our information evening is
the perfect opportunity to find out how we can help you reach your education goals. Come along and talk to our staff,
students, career practitioners and student support team and let us help you identify and reach your education and career
goals.
If your son or daughter has aspirations to study at a tertiary level, then this evening will also provide you with the
opportunity to talk to our staff about how you can ensure they are on the right path of study, and what entry
requirements they will need to meet. You can also find out about the study options we have available for students who
are undecided on what career pathway they wish to follow, or are becoming disheartened with their school studies.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Train 4 Trucking
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 10 May
EVENT TIME: 5.00pm – 6.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: TBC Following registrations
Undecided about what job you want to do?
Don’t want to be stuck in an office for 8 hours a day?
Would you like to TRAIN 4 TRUCKING?
Training and Employment in the transport industry could give you many things you might be looking for, and will up skill
you for work anywhere in the world.
“DRIVER SHORTAGE CONTINUES TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL PROBLEM”
for the foreseeable future, transport of goods by road will remain 100% dependent on the services of skilled and
motivated drivers;
commercial road transport around the world has suffered persistent shortages of skilled drivers which are most
acute during periods of economic growth and low unemployment;
driver shortages have only been temporarily alleviated by the international financial crisis and recession and
have already been recognised as a resurgent threat to countries where economic recovery has commenced;
Negative views about road transport don’t help recruitment and the lack of public awareness of career
opportunities in road transport employment discourage new drivers. The demographic imbalance stemming from a large
section of the driver population approaching retirement and a severe lack of younger entrants to replace them is also an
obvious problem;”
(FROM INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ROADING UNION & NZ ROAD TRANSPORT FORUM).
To attend this informative Careers Festival Seminar, register your interest now.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can change today!
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 10 May
EVENT TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, University of Otago.
ENQUIRIES TO: Email Brian at greatscot.brian@googlemail.com to register for this free workshop
Life and Study Coaching Workshops
Workshop Facilitators: Liz Holland & Brian Johnston
The emphasis of this workshop will be to introduce you to the benefits of Life and Study Coaching from two experienced
facilitators and trainers. There will be an opportunity to observe Coaching “in action” and participate in exploring
your own goals based on your own aspirations and challenges.
Life and study Coaching can help you:
• Identify and define specific goals
•
• Discover or “reawaken” your strengths
•
• Explore all your personal and professional options
•
• Support the development of action plans to achieve your goals
•
It may be that you are considering a new career or have a new business idea.
It may be that you are contemplating a new life direction.
Don’t put off tomorrow what you can change today!
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Pathways and Possibilities – a career exploration workshop for teenagers aged 15-19 years and their
parents / caregivers
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 10 May
EVENT TIME: 7.00-9.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: To be confirmed on registration
REGISTRATION ENQUIRIES TO: Fiona Curd email Fiona.curd@careers.govt.nz
This workshop will give teenagers the chance to consider their career options and discuss them with a parent or
caregiver. Young people and parents will do practical activities and use web based resources to find out more about
their interests and related work and training pathways, both at school and in the future.
Please note: due to limited computer availability, numbers are limited to one parent/caregiver and one teenager per
family
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers and parents
EVENT NAME: Have you graduated from the school of life?
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 11 May
EVENT TIME: One hour sessions
EVENT LOCATION: Capable NZ offices, Otago Polytechnic Campus (Corner Union Street East and Harbour Terrace)
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 477 3014 or 0800 762786 ask for Capable NZ
Capable NZ - Assessment of Prior Learning
Practical experience is good and well, but sooner or later many people wish to also hold formal qualifications to
support their careers. For some, it may be the ticket to promotions, higher pay scales and greater recognition at work.
Capable NZ enables you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification without going back to the classroom. It works by
rewarding you for what you already know, and helping you achieve the extra knowledge you need.
If you would like to find out if you might already be well on your way to having the qualification you need, make an
appointment to talk to our Capable NZ team.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents, job seekers, people in work, employers, people having a career change, migrants and those
returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: The Work’n it Out Annual Breakfast
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 11 May
EVENT TIME: 9am – 10.30am
EVENT LOCATION: Community College Dunedin, 23 Dowling Street
Work’n it Out (the Southern Region’s Youth Transition Service) will be holding its third annual networking breakfast. The event is
for youth workers, training providers, educators, and community stakeholders. The breakfast is an opportunity to network
and strengthen relationships between people and organisations who work with young people.
There will be some great food made by the Community College’s youth hospitality students; there will be ample
opportunity for relaxing, informal discussions and networking. We do have limited numbers available so please RSVP or
contact Erin on the details provided regarding this event. We look forward to seeing you there!
EVENT TARGETS: youth workers, training providers, educators, and community stakeholders
EVENT NAME:Am I Employable? How do I know I have all that I need?
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 11 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 4.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: South Dunedin Community Learning Centre, Cnr Hillside Road and King Edward Street, South Dunedin
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Please call 03 455 1768 to make an appointment to see Jane between 10.00am and
4.00pm.
Assess Your Career Capability and Build Your Employability.
Do you have the skills, knowledge, experiences and attributes required for specific work roles? If not, find out how you
can update them. And - if you do, how do you market yourself in today's environment?
Come and talk to Jane Field, our Career Consultant, for FREE guidance on your career development, career decision
making, job searching, help with life choices – and employability. Whether planning to work or study, make an
appointment to talk Jane about “Where to from here?”
Appointments are necessary.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Cracking the Hidden Job Market
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 11 May
EVENT TIME: 12.00-12.45pm
EVENT LOCATION: Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor Dunedin City Library, Moray Place, Dunedin
ENQUIRIES TO: Fiona Curd email Fiona.curd@careers.govt.nz phone 03 474 2664 or 0800 222 733
Sick of scouring the situations vacant? Sure that there has to be a better way to find the right job for you?
Up to 70% of employment opportunities are never advertised – come and learn some powerful techniques for uncovering this
hidden job market.
Let us know you are coming – phone 03 474 2664 or email Fiona.curd@careers.govt.nz or phone Career Services on 0800 222 2664 and ask for the Dunedin office.
EVENT TARGETS: School leavers, job seekers, people in work, people having a career change, migrants and those returning
to the workforce
EVENT NAME:Develop a CV to effectively market your skills!
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 11 May 2011
EVENT TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Burns 7 Lecture Theatre, Albany Street, Dunedin North
ENQUIRIES TO:careers@otago.ac.nz or 479 8244
No matter what stage you are at in your career, come and get some tips to make your CV a winning one. Writing up your
own CV is a valuable employable skill. This seminar will follow up with a practical tutorial for those who are
interested. Anyone and everyone welcome!
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: A day in the life of HR....
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 11 May
EVENT TIME: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Burns 2, Otago University
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 479 8244 or careers@otago.ac.nz
Imagine if you were part of a team that supported 5000 staff in four cities. Human Resources covers a wide range of
interesting and essential staff related activities and this panel of University Human Resources staff will provide
insight into some of the roles found within their team.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:What about me? Kids off my hands? Time up my Sleeve? What can I do now?
EVENT DATE: Thursday 12 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: The Common Room, Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centre, Cnr George and Bath Streets, Dunedin.
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Jane Field 03 479 3611 (0800 762 786)
This workshop is designed for people who are at a crossroads, i.e. kids have started school, grown up, or left home and
you would like to know “what you can do for yourself”? Our experienced career consultants, Jane Field and Glenys Ker,
will work with you help you find the answers that you need.
This friendly and interactive workshop will provide a space where, through conversation and a variety of tools and
guidance, you will discover who you are, what you might like to do, and how you are going to do it. Morning tea will be
provided.
As places are limited, please phone Jane Field on 03 479 3611 or 0800 762 786 to register.
EVENT TARGETS: Mothers, Female job seekers, women in work, woman having a career change and women returning to the
workforce.
EVENT NAME: Aoraki Polytechnic Dunedin Campus Open Day
EVENT DATE: Thursday 12 May
EVENT TIME: 10:00am – 5:00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Radio Otago House, 248 Cumberland St, report to Reception on Level 6. Hair Training Salon corner
of Great King and St Andrew St.
ENQUIRIES TO: Kat Norton phone (03) 471 7628
The Aoraki Polytechnic Open day provides an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about media, beauty
therapy and hairdressing programmes to have a look at the facilities, talk to tutors as well as support staff and even
sit in on classes if that is appropriate. If visitors are interested in programmes offered at Aoraki Polytechnic’s other
campuses in Timaru, Christchurch, Ashburton and Oamaru they can assist with advice and information about that as well.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Te Whakamana Taitamariki Hui
EVENT DATE: Thursday 12 May
EVENT TIME: 10am – 2:30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Arai te Uru Marae
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Stacey Reynolds, email Stacey.gullen-reynolds@careers.govt.nz
Te Whakamana Taitamariki Hui is targeted at year 9 – 10 Te Reo Maori students. The hui will feature community role
models in kaupapa Māori roles and settings in the public service (health, teaching, Government agency etc), business
world and creative arts. The kaupapa of the event is to help students see the relevance of their studies in Te Reo Māori
to their future work and career opportunities.
Students will be advised about attendance at this event by their schools.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students and parents
EVENT NAME: Community College Dunedin Open Day
EVENT DATE: Thursday 12 May
EVENT TIME: 10am – 3pm
EVENT LOCATION: 23 Dowling Street
ENQUIRIES TO: Michelle Brunton phone (03) 477 7790
We would love to welcome you to Community College Dunedin – come and see what we do – get a free espresso coffee and
muffin made by our Barista and Hospitality students, check out the Resthome Care, Computing, Youth and Retail classes.
Whether you are interested in becoming a student, looking for a friend or family member or just have an interest in what
we do we would love to see you.
Lots of fun activities and information throughout the day.
Training at Community College Dunedin is FREE* to help you into further training or employment. *Eligibility criteria
applies.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers, parents, job seekers, employers, people having a career
change, migrants and those returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME:Preparing for a job interview!
EVENT DATE: Thursday 12 May
EVENT TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Burns 7 Lecture Theatre, Albany Street, Dunedin North.
ENQUIRIES TO:careers@otago.ac.nz or 479 8244 to RSVP to this event.
This session will provide you with some practical strategies for presenting yourself at an interview. There will also be
the opportunity to sign up for a further session that will give you a chance to practice your strategies. All in a safe
environment and as a way to prepare yourself for your next step.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Te Whakamana Taitamariki Whānau Night
EVENT DATE: Thursday 12 May
EVENT TIME: 6.30pm - 9pm
EVENT LOCATION: Arai te Uru Marae
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Stacey Reynolds, email Stacey.gullen-reynolds@careers.govt.nz
A chance for whānau to learn about the workforce of the future and how to help their rangatahi prepare. There will be
opportunity to hear from kiārahi from Career Services, Otago Polytechnic, Kia ora Hauora (Maori in Health Careers), Te
Wananga o Aotearoa, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Supper will be provided.
For catering purposes please let us know you are coming: phone Stacey Reynolds 474 2667 or email
Stacey.gullen-reynolds@careers.govt.nz
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers, parents, people in work, people having a career change and
those returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: Have you graduated from the school of life?
EVENT DATE: Friday 13 May
EVENT TIME: One hour sessions
EVENT LOCATION: Capable NZ offices, Otago Polytechnic Campus (Corner Union Street East and Harbour Terrace)
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: 03 477 3014 or 0800 762786 ask for Capable NZ
Capable NZ - Assessment of Prior Learning
Practical experience is good and well, but sooner or later many people wish to also hold formal qualifications to
support their careers. For some, it may be the ticket to promotions, higher pay scales and greater recognition at work.
Capable NZ enables you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification without going back to the classroom. It works by
rewarding you for what you already know, and helping you achieve the extra knowledge you need.
If you would like to find out if you might already be well on your way to having the qualification you need, make an
appointment to talk to our Capable NZ team.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents, job seekers, people in work, employers, people having a career change, migrants and those
returning to the workforce
EVENT NAME: “Inspiring Design” Otago Institute of Design Open Day: Dunedin Fashion Incubator and newsplash Design
Studio
EVENT DATE: Friday 13 May
EVENT TIME: 11am – 2pm
EVENT LOCATION: The Otago Institute of Design : Dunedin Fashion Incubator and the newsplash Design Studio; 3rd
Floor; H Block; Otago Polytechnic; Forth St
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: tracy.kennedy@op.ac.nz
“Inspiring Design”: The Dunedin Fashion Incubator mentors and promotes emerging and newly established fashion designers
into successful and sustainable business through the Dfi Resident and Outreach programs. We offer ongoing fashion
industry advice and support.
The Dfi Design Studio and the newsplash Communication Design Studio connect emerging student and graduate designers from
Otago Polytechnic and the University of Otago with commercial clients. The design studios provide valuable work
experience and internships for emerging designers and give clients a fresh approach to design solutions. Come along and
see the emerging designers at work, experience what we have to offer as part of the Otago Institute of Design.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:Work Search Assistance to Migrants
EVENT DATE: Monday 16 May
EVENT TIME: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Dunningham Room, Dunedin City Library
ENQUIRIES TO: Lynne Guy 4741264 (bus) 0274440222 (mobile)
This event aims to inform migrants and employers of the assistance available to migrants when seeking a career, the
support available to them and their families and opportunities to improving English language skills. It will also
provide an opportunity for employers to learn about the difficulties migrants and their families encounter when seeking
work and working in Dunedin. Employers are in a key position to make a real difference to both those they interview and
to those they employ.
This event is facilitated by the Rotary Club of Dunedin in partnership with the NZ Careers Service, English Language
Partners and the Dunedin City Council.
EVENT TARGETS: Migrants, job seekers, employers and people having a career change
EVENT NAME: Future of Work - seminar for secondary students
EVENT DATE: Monday 16 May
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Tess Livingstone, email tess.livingstone@careers.govt.nz
Chief economist for BERL Ganesh Nana will be keynote speaker for this forum which addresses key trends in the economy
and labour market and the implications these have for individual career and study planning.
Speakers from the Dunedin City Council Economic Development Unit will talk about the importance of enterprise skills for
careers in New Zealand and emerging opportunities in Dunedin’s ICT sector.
Students will be advised about attendance by their schools.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students
EVENT NAME: A Parent’s Guide to Working Life in 2020 and Beyond
EVENT DATE: Monday 16 May
EVENT TIME: 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Boys’ High School auditorium
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Tess Livingstone, email tess.livingstone@careers.govt.nz
Chief economist for BERL Ganesh Nana will present on key economic and labour market trends and what these mean for your
teenager’s work and study plans.
Ganesh’s presentation will address the following questions parents have about the future of work:
Where will the jobs be?
What skills/attitudes and attributes will be valued in the workforce of the future? And
How will working be different in the future?
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:Kaikorai Valley College Careers Expo
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 17 May
EVENT TIME: 8.30am to 5.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Kaikorai Valley College Gymnasium
ENQUIRIES TO: Judith Shields, Careers Advisor [Judith.shields@kvc.school.nz]
Kaikorai Valley College are hosting a Careers Expo on Tuesday the 17th of May from 8.30am until 5.00pm. The Expo is
designed to help students learn about the options available to them and will provide information about training
providers in the region and also find out more about workplace training, apprenticeships and tertiary study options.
Parents are also most welcome to attend.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers, parents and job seekers
EVENT NAME:Careers in Libraries
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 17 May
EVENT TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, Albany Street, Dunedin North.
ENQUIRIES TO:careers@otago.ac.nz or 03 479 8244 to RSVP to this event.
Have you ever wondered what types of careers are available in library work? A panel of librarians discuss their career
pathway, how to become a librarian, as well as the different types of roles that people can do.
What are the skills that would be needed?
What is the future for libraries---especially in these changing times! How has technology impacted on libraries?
Is there a career for you in a library?
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Careers in Health and the Social Services: Information Evening
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 17 May
EVENT TIME: 7.00pm to 9.00pm - Presentations Starting at 7:15pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Polytechnic, G Block, Union Street
Thinking of a career in community health, massage therapy, social services, midwifery, nursing or occupational therapy?
Then come along to Otago Polytechnic’s Health and Community programmes information evening and find out more about
nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, social services, counselling, career practice, disability support, massage
therapy, human services, diversional therapy, and mental health support work.
Topics include the role and scope of these professions, entry criteria, and the application and selection processes.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME: Drivetech Ltd Open Day
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 18 May
EVENT TIME: 8am – 5pm
EVENT LOCATION: 29 Gladstone Road, Mosgiel
ENQUIRIES TO:info@drivetech.co.nz
Drivetech does Heavy Traffic Licences and Endorsements. If you have ever thought of working in the transport industry,
or industries associated to it, then we are the people to visit. Credits with NZQA are available on everything we do.
Find out how you can learn the Road Code to sit your Learner Licence for your car or truck licence. Practical training
is also available. Trucks, Forklift, digger, roller, loader all available from our depot. Information will be available
from associated ITO’s (Industry Training Organisations).
Come along and have a chat to our assessors.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone, including Secondary School leavers, Careers changes and Business’s for staff training & development.
EVENT NAME: Young Enterprise Scheme Oral Presentations
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 25 May 2011
EVENT TIME: 12.30pm – 4pm
EVENT LOCATION: Glenroy Auditorium
Come and listen to business plan presentations by senior high school students involved in the Young Enterprise Scheme
for students looking at starting their own business in the future.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students and school leavers
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QUEENSTOWN & CENTRAL LAKES DISTRICT
EVENT NAMES: Careers in Rural Medicine
EVENT DATE: Monday 16 May
EVENTS TIMES: School lunch breaks, 1.20pm to 2.05pm
EVENT LOCATION: Cromwell College Library
The Rural Medical Immersion Programme www.rmip.otago.ac.nz is a coveted learning programme for 5th year Medical students. 3 Medical students are based in Central Otago for this
year and are keen to impart their knowledge of the programme and their experiences to those interested in rural health
or considering a career in medicine.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers and parents
EVENT NAME: Employment Trends Seminar Alexandra
EVENT DATE: Monday 16 May
EVENTS TIMES: 7pm – 8pm
EVENT LOCATION: C O Reap Inc Rooms 17A Brandon Street Alexandra
Economic trends are strongly liked to employment. A panel of community and business leaders talking on the question
“What is the outlook for the next 2 – 5 years in terms of employment opportunities” in the area.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:What about me? Kids off my hands? Time up my Sleeve? What can I do now?
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 17 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centre, 45 Camp Street, Level 2, Queenstown
This workshop is designed for people who are at a crossroads, i.e. kids have started school, grown up, or left home and
you would like to know “what you can do for yourself”? Our experienced career consultants, Jane Field and Glenys Ker,
will work with you help you find the answers that you need.
This friendly and interactive workshop will provide a space where, through conversation and a variety of tools and
guidance, you will discover who you are, what you might like to do, and how you are going to do it. Morning tea will be
provided.
As places are limited, please phone 0800 762 786 to register.
EVENT TARGETS: Mothers, Female job seekers, women in work, woman having a career change and women returning to the
workforce.
EVENT NAME: Train 4 Trucking
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 17 May
EVENT TIME: 12.15pm – 1.15pm
EVENT LOCATION: TBC Following registrations
Undecided about what job you want to do?
Don’t want to be stuck in an office for 8 hours a day?
Would you like to TRAIN 4 TRUCKING?
Training and Employment in the transport industry could give you many things you might be looking for, and will up skill
you for work anywhere in the world.
“DRIVER SHORTAGE CONTINUES TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL PROBLEM”
for the foreseeable future, transport of goods by road will remain 100% dependent on the services of skilled and
motivated drivers;
commercial road transport around the world has suffered persistent shortages of skilled drivers which are most
acute during periods of economic growth and low unemployment;
driver shortages have only been temporarily alleviated by the international financial crisis and recession and
have already been recognised as a resurgent threat to countries where economic recovery has commenced;
Negative views about road transport don’t help recruitment and the lack of public awareness of career
opportunities in road transport employment discourage new drivers. The demographic imbalance stemming from a large
section of the driver population approaching retirement and a severe lack of younger entrants to replace them is also an
obvious problem;”
(FROM INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ROADING UNION & NZ ROAD TRANSPORT FORUM).
To attend this informative Careers Festival Seminar, register your interest now.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAMES: Careers in Rural Medicine
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 17 May
EVENTS TIMES: School lunch break, 1.45pm to 2.15pm
EVENT LOCATION: Wakatipu High School library
The Rural Medical Immersion Programme www.rmip.otago.ac.nz is a coveted learning programme for 5th year Medical students. 3 Medical students are based in Central Otago for this
year and are keen to impart their knowledge of the programme and their experiences to those interested in rural health
or considering a career in medicine.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers and parents
EVENT NAME: Employment Trends Seminar Queenstown
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 17 May
EVENTS TIMES: 7pm – 8pm
EVENT LOCATION: The Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Economic trends are strongly liked to employment. A panel of community and business leaders talking on the question
“What is the outlook for the next 2 – 5 years in terms of employment opportunities” in the area.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAME:Am I Employable? How do I know I have all that I need?
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 18 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centre, 45 Camp Street, Level 2, Queenstown
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Please call 03 441 3569 to make an appointment to see Jane between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Assess Your Career Capability and Build Your Employability.
Do you have the skills, knowledge, experiences and attributes required for specific work roles? If not, find out how you
can update them. And - if you do, how do you market yourself in today's environment?
Come and talk to Jane Field, our Career Consultant, for FREE guidance on your career development, career decision
making, job searching, help with life choices – and employability. Whether planning to work or study, make an
appointment to talk Jane about “Where to from here?”
Appointments are necessary.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
EVENT NAMES: Careers in Rural Medicine
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 18 May
EVENTS TIMES: School lunch break 1.15 pm to 2.15pm
EVENT LOCATION: Dunstan High School, Class C1
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Phillipa Dobson-Brown 021 755 097
The Rural Medical Immersion Programme www.rmip.otago.ac.nz is a coveted learning programme for 5th year Medical students. 3 Medical students are based in Central Otago for this
year and are keen to impart their knowledge of the programme and their experiences to those interested in rural health
or considering a career in medicine.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers and parents
EVENT NAME:What about me? Kids off my hands? Time up my Sleeve? What can I do now?
EVENT DATE: Thursday 19 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Polytechnic Cromwell Campus, Corner Erris and Ray Streets, Cromwell
This workshop is designed for people who are at a crossroads, i.e. kids have started school, grown up, or left home and
you would like to know “what you can do for yourself”? Our experienced career consultants, Jane Field and Glenys Ker,
will work with you help you find the answers that you need.
This friendly and interactive workshop will provide a space where, through conversation and a variety of tools and
guidance, you will discover who you are, what you might like to do, and how you are going to do it. Morning tea will be
provided.
EVENT TARGETS: Mothers, Female job seekers, women in work, woman having a career change and women returning to the
workforce.
EVENT NAMES: Careers in Rural Medicine
EVENT DATE: Thursday 19 May
EVENTS TIMES: School lunch break 1.20 pm to 2.15pm
EVENT LOCATION: Mt Aspiring College library
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Phillipa Dobson-Brown 021 755 097
The Rural Medical Immersion Programme www.rmip.otago.ac.nz is a coveted learning programme for 5th year Medical students. 3 Medical students are based in Central Otago for this
year and are keen to impart their knowledge of the programme and their experiences to those interested in rural health
or considering a career in medicine.
EVENT TARGETS: Secondary school students, school leavers and parents
EVENT NAME: Parents as Career Companions: Supporting your teenager towards Tertiary Education
EVENT DATE: Thursday 19 May
EVENT TIME: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Otago Polytechnic, Room 3, Molyneux Avenue, Cromwell
If your son or daughter is interested in exploring tertiary study, then this evening will provide you with some tips on
how to be an effective parent advisor for your teenager. We will also cover entry requirements, paths of study and offer
helpful information on career development. Although aimed at parents, your sons/daughters are also welcome to attend
this seminar.
EVENT TARGETS: Parents
EVENT NAME:Am I Employable? How do I know I have all that I need?
EVENT DATE: Friday 20 May
EVENT TIME: 10.00am – 3.00pm
EVENT LOCATION: Cromwell Community Learning Centre, Corner Erris and Ray Streets, Cromwell
Assess Your Career Capability and Build Your Employability.
Do you have the skills, knowledge, experiences and attributes required for specific work roles? If not, find out how you
can update them. And - if you do, how do you market yourself in today's environment?
Come and talk to Jane Field, our Career Consultant, for FREE guidance on your career development, career decision
making, job searching, help with life choices – and employability. Whether planning to work or study, make an
appointment to talk Jane about “Where to from here?”
Appointments are necessary.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
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WAITAKI
EVENT NAME: Careers Waitaki Information Evening
EVENT DATE: Wednesday 18 May
EVENT TIME: 4pm - 7.30pm
EVENT LOCATION: Oamaru Railway Station
Find out about local employment and training options in the Waitaki District at this free, public event.
EVENT TARGETS: Everyone
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ALL REGIONS
EVENT NAME: Career Idol Day
EVENT DATE(S): May 2-20
EVENT LOCATION(S): Otago Year 7 and 8 Schools
PUBLIC ENQUIRIES TO: Tess Livingstone, email tess.livingstone@careers.govt.nz
Career Services (www.careers.govt.nz) is inviting all Otago schools, with Years 7 and 8 students, to participate in this year’s festival by holding a range
of fun and interactive career education activities across their school. In particular schools are encouraged to hold a
Careers Day where staff and students dress up or bring along items relating to their `dream’ career.
``Career education in Years 1-8 is not about choosing a career – it is about exploring different roles and lifestyles;
seeing the link between education and work, building a healthy self-esteem and positive expectations for the future, ‘’
says Career Services area manager Pete McBeth.
EVENT TARGETS: Year 7 and 8 schools
EVENT NAME: Learning in the Heart of Your Community
The Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centres are all about providing a supportive, friendly and fun learning
environment that is right on your doorstep.
We recognise that computing skills are fundamental life skills. In fact, today’s employers increasingly expect their
staff to be familiar with computing software at an introductory level. At our Community Learning Centres we offer a
range of full and part-time programmes, short courses and seminars that are affordable, achievable – and relevant to
today’s modern job market. With sessions available throughout the day, as well as some evenings, you are sure to find a
time to learn that suits your daily routine. Distance, individual or group tuition is available.
We offer a range of nationally recognised qualifications including computing, business administration and first line
management.
These flexible programmes are designed for those without previous qualifications or experience who would like to enter
this line of work, or for those who wish to gain recognition of and build on existing skills. You will focus on areas
such as:
• Personal computer basics
•
• Word processing
•
• Text and information management
•
• Business solutions
•
• Internet and email
•
• Employment preparation
•
• Office administration
•
• Business transactions
•
• Time management
•
• Researching and presenting data
•
You can learn in your own time, at your own pace, with the help of one our trained facilitators. We offer the following
short courses:
• Creating a CV
•
• Adobe Photoshop
•
• Digital cameras and photography
•
• MYOB
•
• Internet skills
•
• SKYPE
•
• Trade Me skills
•
• Photo management
•
• And more….
•
•
Whether you are an absolute beginner, a more advanced learner, or looking for skills in a specific area – drop into your
local Community Learning Centre and chat to our staff about what we can offer you.
DUNEDIN CENTRAL
Location: The Common Room – Corner George and Bath Streets
Phone: 03 477 3626
MOSGIEL
Location: Mosgiel Community Learning Centre – 7 Harstonge Avenue
Phone: 03 484 7540
SOUTH DUNEDIN
Location: South Dunedin Community Learning Centre – Corner Hillside Road and King Edward Street
Phone: 03 455 1768
QUEENSTOWN
Location: Queenstown Community Learning Centre – 45 Camp Street
Phone: 03 441 3569
CROMWELL
Location: Cromwell Community Learning Centre – Corner Erris and Ray Streets
Phone: 03 445 9900
EVENT NAME: Otago Library Displays
Most Libraries throughout Otago will be displaying their career related resources for the duration of the Festival as
well as Festival information.
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Thank you to all sponsors and supporters for making the 2011 Otago Careers Festival possible.
Major Funder
Otago Community Trust
Sponsors
Otago Daily Times
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