Careers

Our Careers Department is dedicated to helping students gradually plan for life after school. The Careers Room is located by the Chapel - always open to students to seek out information on any career pathway they are interested in. Below is an outline of the guidance provided to students throughout their time at Verdon College.

Year 9
‍The Real Game - a game where students learn about the cost of living and costs such as tax, mortgages, budget, expenditure and incomes. Students are introduced to an online tool called CareerQuest to provide future career ideas (link below).

‍Year 10
SIT Career Taster Day - getting an introduction to a tertiary institution and experiencing the trades, technology courses and options available at Southern Institute of Technology

‍Year 11
NCEA Information Evening for parents and students in Term 1. One on one interviews are conducted with all students to discuss future career pathways. The Year Level Google Classroom is a resource that is utilised to provide information about Career options. Students get an opportunity to try My Career Match, a programme where students answer questions about themselves and find out career pathways that match their interests. Students get to go to Career Fest at ILT Stadium to meet with industry and educational providers.

‍Year 12
‍One to one interviews - information and resources about trades, polytechnics and university study. Discussion about subject choice and requirements for career pathways. 

‍Year 13
‍One to one interviews, Practice Interview Skills, CV guidance, Information about Employment opportunities, Meetings with University Liaison Officers and Course Confirmation, University Polytechnic Open Days. Students are given communication links and are encouraged to seek advice about any career information via Google Classroom or emails with Mrs More.

Mrs More is available via email bmore@verdoncollege.school.nz and interviews with parents can be arranged. You can also access the Verdon College Careerwise page below to stay up to date with the latest Verdon College Careers information.