1. SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FOR REFUGEE BACKGROUND YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION INTO EMPLOYMENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE NATIONAL REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT FORUM 2016 MAY 2016

2. ABOUT CAREERS NEW ZEALAND Help young people make informed learning and work choices. - Directly through our digital tools and resources. -Provide professional development services & resources to ‘career influencers’ -Connecting educators and employers

3. CONSISTENT MESSAGING Wholistic view of career: -A career brings together all the experiences & skills a person attains over their lifetime. family work leisure study spiritual community

4. CAREER READINESS Developing Self Awareness Exploring Opportunities Planning Action Choosing a career pathway – many still think of it like this... But really it is like this…. Career management competencies This can be overwhelming. Young people need a “map” or process to help

5. CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE Career influencers have the knowledge, tools & resources to have effective career conversations. -Whole school / organisation approach Young people have equitable opportunities to learn about “self” and “what’s out there” to make informed decisions. -Successful transitions to secondary school -Making informed subject / course choices - options open -Understanding links between subjects, skills and LMI -Work & training experience -Individualised & supported pathway planning