Northtec's purpose is to be a quality provider of relevant, accessible, innovative tertiary education. Our goal is to build on students' secondary education to assist in making a successful transition from secondary school to tertiary study and assist them in finding a career that suits them.
Programmes for Youth
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STAR is a nationwide programme funded by the government. It's specific aim is to prepare senior high school students for either the workforce or further training in a chosen field, or tertiary study in its many different forms, including Modern Apprenticeships.
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Tasters are non-unit standard activities designed to ‘taste’ various NorthTec programmes on offer.
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Experience NorthTec - Choose from the following activities to build your knowledge of NorthTec.
Read our prospectus
NorthTec Youth Relations Team
Our youth relations team offers a number of services to help with study options and career choices. Contact them at pathways@northtec.ac.nz.
School Visits
We are happy to talk to students about NorthTec courses. We can do this in several ways:
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Attendance at your school’s Careers Evening
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Presentations to specific students
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Arranging for NorthTec tutors to present their area of expertise to a class
Campus Tours
We also offer campus tours. Students from Years 10 to 13 can come to our campus to take part in a number of fun and educational activities which will help them learn about tertiary study at NorthTec.
More Information
Schools are welcome to request any of the following items:
To request items or get more information, contact us at pathways@northtec.ac.nz.