Careers / Gateway

What is Gateway? 

The Gateway programme is designed to strengthen the pathway for students in Years 11-13, to progress from school to the workplace or Tertiary study. It provides students with structured workplace learning, across a range of industries and businesses, while they continue to study at school. 

Students are given the opportunity to ‘test drive’ their career choices, while gaining real-world experience. Gateway gives the students confidence to make a smooth transition from school to work. The Gateway programme requires that students complete a minimum of 20 industry based credits (NCEA 1, 2 or 3). 

Placements: 

● School attendance will continue as normal 

● Students attend their Gateway placement for one day a week for 10 weeks.

● Skills acquired through workplace learning assessment 

● Placements usually begin in Term 1 or 2 with the view to being completed by the end of Term 3 

What are the costs associated with Gateway? 

Gateway is fully funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) – there is no cost to learners. 

Who is eligible for the Gateway programme? 

● Senior students (Year 11-13) 

● Students who have a good attendance record 

● Students who can keep up to date with academic studies while on placement

● Students who have a desire to explore a particular career path ● Students who are ready to enter the working world but seek practical experience beforehand 

● Students who have parental approval and support 

● Admission to the program involves careful screening. 

Students are accepted based on an application and interview process and the School reserves the right to select suitable pupils. Tokomairiro High is currently funded, and has places for 22 pupils in the Gateway programme. 

What are the School’s responsibilities?

● The School will provide ongoing support for students and employers

● It will provide students with tools and specific safety equipment at no cost to the employer 

● The School will develop a learning plan specific to each student

What are some of the benefits to students who participate in Gateway? 

● The programme creates valuable relationships with industry professionals

● Students gain confidence and have ongoing enthusiasm for their education ● Students learn industry-based skills and gain valuable experience and knowledge 

● Gateway gives students the opportunity to make informed choices about their future direction 

● Students gain more confidence to experience life after school with the full support of Tokomairiro High School 

● Students have the opportunity to gain extra credits to be recorded on their NZQA Record of Learning via external providers such as NZST, OTSC, ProMed, BCITO & MITO 

● Students will gain a realistic workplace experience 

● They can integrate classroom learning with workplace experience.

● Gateway provides pathways towards future training, study, employment and/or apprenticeship 

For more information please contact: 

Leanne Burgess 

Careers, Gateway & STAR 

Phone: 03 417 8620 ext 706 

Email: gateway@tokohigh.school.nz