TRY A TRADE WHILE AT high SCHOOL

Futures Academy offers you an opportunity to learn valuable work skills, confidence, and tertiary training, whilst attending high school.

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Construction & Infrastructure

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Learn a 21st Century Trade

Gain Tertiary Trades related experience, and qualifications, while in the supportive environment of high school. And you can earn credits for both NCEA levels 1,2,3 and a tertiary qualification, for FREE.

The BoP Futures Academy offers you an opportunity to learn valuable work skills, confidence, and training that our local employers value.

Construction

Labourer, carpenter, scaffolder, roofer, painter, plasterer, crane
operator, earth mover, manager.

Creative Industries

Graphic designer, animator, gaming designer, performer, lighting or sound technician, choreographer,  prod manager

Manufacturing & Technology

Auto groomer, builder, repair technician, mechanical engineer, machinist, IT technician, programmer.

Primary Industries

Logger, planter, forest manager, farm assistant, dairy farmer, farm manager, aquaculture farmer.

Service Industries

Customer service, food & beverage, hotel management, tour guide, coordinator, hair stylist, beauty therapist.

Social & Community Services

Personal trainer, sports team trainer, premier coach, social worker, caregiver, support worker.

Student Testimonials

“Its a great way to see what the Polytechnic is like and is a fun way of knowing what the future could bring you”

“The trades academy is very helpful in deciding which career choice I may choose”

“The Academy is something different to school. A bit of hands on work and learning helpful skills for future jobs”

Step Into your Future.

Gain tertiary training and qualifications as part of high school without having to pay tertiary fees. Get hands-on, trades training linked to our region’s, 21st century, workforce needs.

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