1. Workplace Learning Opportunities for Senior Students

2. What is Gateway? Government funded initiative introduced by the Tertiary Education Commission School-based and workplace learning linked Structured workplace learning in an industry of interest Gain industry & NCEA qualifications Its purpose is to strengthen the pathway from school to workplace learning.

3. Gateway Programme in Schools Introduced to NZ schools in 2003 (Burnside High in 2009) Selection by interview Run in classes as an option line Core Generic / Industry Unit Standards Students in workplace learning one day per week from term one Consistent positive results

4. Benefits to Students Experience and evaluate career choices Learn relevant workplace skills Practical based learning Knowledge of employer expectations ‘Real World’ exposure Gain confidence Gain life skills – Develop communication skills and personal responsibility Accreditation for workplace learning Set higher career goals Networking - contacts for future GATEWAY RULES!!!

5. Benefits to Employer and Wider Community Assess potential employees/apprentices Increased public relations and contribution to local community Contribute to growth & training in their industry Personal satisfaction in mentoring a young person

6. Gateway Student Classroom Learning Placement Individual Learning Plan

7. Classroom Learning Practical Skills Self-Management Skills Interview techniques Workplace Health & Safety First Aid Produce a plan for future direction Produce a CV and targeted resume Develop your own Career Pathway Employment relationship problems. Manage your own learning problem Interpersonal Skills

8. Examples of industries students been placed in

9. Example of 2011 Gateway student experience Ashleigh – interested in tourism Gains Gateway work placement at Antarctic Centre Completes the ATTTO Gateway Units for his Individual Learning Plan Unit Standards can be cross credited to her Level 3 NCEA Ashleigh was offered a part-time job at the Antarctic Centre The practical skills and industry knowledge Ashleigh has gained will gives her a significant advantage when seeking a full time job.

10. 2012

11. Interview Clothing Expectations MALE: FEMALE: Do’s ironed collared shirt dress trousers tie optional polished shoes Don’ts t-shirts shorts Jeans dirty shoes Do’s knee length skirts, dresses or dress trousers blouse or dressy top polished flat to medium heeled shoes - not stilettos! tidy hair Don’ts singlet or shoe string straps skirts or dresses above knee length

12. Individual Learning Plan Teacher/Employer/Student design a learning plan Involves on the job practical skills and theory Inspire and motivate student for future career decisions Student takes full responsibility of learning plan Complete log book as evidence of learning

13. Sample of an Individual Learning Plan: RADIO SCHOOL COURSE U.S. 10264 – Demonstrate knowledge of Media Law (L2, C5) U.S. 10225 – Demonstrate knowledge of Radio Advertising (L2, C3) U.S. 10235 – Copy Writing (L3, C5) U.S. 10320 – Present a Voice Report for Radio (L2, C4) U.S. 10319 – Write a Voice Report for Radio (L2, C4)

14. It’s all about seeing what's out there and what will work for me! Because your worth it! (Y generation mentality)

15. Gateway Administration Gateway Contract – includes Photo Consent (for promotional purposes ie. Panorama, Vista, Ranginet) Medical Details Health and Safety Policy (Employer’s and Employee’s Responsibilities in the workplace) Gateway Equipment Policy (for students requiring specific equipment or clothing for their placement) These documents are available to view on Ranginet  Careers Department  Gateway

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