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STUDENTS of all grades can now check out their career prospects at a new free comprehensive online career planning tool, KiwiCareers Pathfinder, a groundbreaking step for careers advice, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said when launching the service.
"The introduction of Career Services' online career guidance programme represents a huge leap forward in the provision of career guidance services in New Zealand," Mr Mallard said.
KiwiCareers Pathfinder will also be a helpful and easily accessible tool for people considering a career change. It can be accessed at www.kiwicareers.govt.nz
Users can customise their exploration by age and/or stage of life and Pathfinder is suitable for students, young people making the transition to work, people who are in employment, without paid work or returning to work, and people interested in further training or education to upskill themselves.
A new package to help 19 year-olds includes the establishment of a new transitions service for young people leaving school which will provide customised support and career planning, working with local employers, training and education providers. It also includes a two-year Designing Careers pilot programme in 75 schools which will see all Year 10 students preparing an individual learning and career plan with assistance from their parents, careers advisor and form teacher.