About Us
“The Bay of Plenty Futures Academy, offers an exciting, hands-on, 21st century, tertiary learning experience while in the supportive environment of secondary school”
KIA ORA TATOU
The Bay of Plenty Futures Academy, is a trades academy that provides students with hands-on, trades training options linked to our region’s, 21st century, workforce needs. Your future starts here!
FUTURE-FOCUSED WORKFORCE TRAINING
The BoP Futures Academy encourages young people to remain in school, complete their NCEA level 2 qualification and gain trades skills and knowledge that will lead them successfully into the job market.
Courses offered meet our changing workforce needs across the Bay of Plenty region, and range from “typical Trades” (courses in Construction, Engineering and Hospitality) to “21st century trades courses” that are infused with technology (like Game Art, IT Support, Web and Graphic Design).
WHAT CAN I EXPECT WHEN I STUDY AT THE FUTURES ACADEMY?
A stimulating, exciting and work-based programme of learning that:
is hands-on
pathways to local workforce needs
includes industry visits and field trips
involves both theory and practical learning
enables you to develop skills for work, life or future study
enables you to develop key skills and experience that employers are looking for
A SECONDARY-TERTIARY PARTNERSHIP
The BoP Futures Academy is a Secondary-Tertiary partnership where students can gain tertiary training and qualifications, through taking courses provided by one of our six tertiary providers, as part of high school (and without having to pay tertiary fees or impact on the students “fee’s free” status).
Through the BoP Futures Academy, students engage in trades-based programmes of study, where they can earn:
School based NCEA Credits
Tertiary based training, credits and qualifications
Coursework that pathways to further tertiary training
Pre-trade skills and experience that lead towards local employment
Testimonials
Explore your Future
Learn a trade that leads to future employment.
Our courses are linked to skills shortages and regional growth needs across the Bay of Plenty. We encourage you to remain in school, complete your NCEA level 2 qualification and gain trades skills and knowledge that will lead you successfully into the job market.
Courses offered meet our changing workforce needs across the Bay of Plenty region, and range from “Typical Trades” (courses in Construction, Engineering and Hospitality) to “21st century trades courses” that are infused with technology (like Game Art, IT Support, Web and Graphic Design).
In the Bay, we are fortunate to have booming farming and agricultural sectors. This combined with our Maori Economy, investment of Provincial Growth Funded projects (in Aquaculture, Marine Services, Domestic Tourism), the Port of Tauranga and our pivotal position in helping getting goods to the market across the nation, this will provide for local jobs opportunities for years to come!
our Student Achievements
Mosgiel Apprenticeship of the year
Winners.
Fonterra
Sequal Lumber
Skyline Rotorua
Prime Ministers Vocational Excellence Award
Capitol Tractors
Mitai Maori Village
Eireann Construction
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.
our Tertiary Partners
