More students involved in Youth Apprenticeships
Hon Chris Carter
Minister of Education
19 September
2008 Media Statement
More students involved
in Youth Apprenticeships
Minister of Education Chris Carter today announced that another 56 schools will be offering students the Youth Apprenticeships Scheme next year.
Extending the apprenticeship scheme to all schools by 2011 is a key component of Schools Plus programme that the Prime Minister outlined today.
Today the government also released the Schools Plus key findings, which summarise the feedback received during two months of discussion in April and May.
Mr Carter said the government received from submitters clear messages about how best to lift participation in education and improve outcomes for all students.
“Young people told us they want
better and more in-depth careers education,
increased
flexibility in how they learn, a wider choice of subjects
and experience, and more practical learning.
“Other contributors mentioned the need for more parental involvement in education, closer partnerships between secondary and tertiary educators, and improved work readiness for school leavers.
Mr Carter said the Youth Apprenticeships Scheme is an effective way to bring the worlds of work and school closer by building clear industry-related pathways so that students can move through school to a career in industry.
“Offering students a course of study directly relevant to their career aspirations is seen as key to keeping young people engaged in learning.”
The Youth Apprenticeships Scheme started as a pilot in 10 schools and has been very successful. Next year 120 schools will offer the scheme with a further 100 schools taking part in 2010. By 2011 Youth Apprenticeships will be available to all secondary schools across New Zealand.
“Schools involved in the scheme to date say it is resulting in greater student participation and motivation.
“These are excellent outcomes for young people and for the country as a whole,” said Chris Carter.
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More information on
Schools Plus can be found at www.schoolsplus.govt.nz
PM’s speech
and release will be available at www.beehive.govt.nz
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Youth Apprenticeships Scheme expansion
The 56 schools listed below will be offering students the Youth Apprenticeships Scheme in 2009. Another 44 schools will be announced shortly.
Northland -
Kerikeri High
School
Okaihau College
Te Kura Taumata O
Panguru
Kaitaia College
Tauraroa Area
School
Pompallier Catholic College
Mangakahia Area
School
Auckland -
Kelston Boys High
School
Papatoetoe High School
Sancta Maria
College
Edgewater College
Waikato -
Fairfield
College (Hamilton)
Matamata College
Huntly
College
Waihi College
Bay of Plenty -
Taupo-nui-a-tia College
Tauhara College
John Paul
II College
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hawkes Bay
-
Lytton High School (Gisborne)
Flaxmere
College
Hastings Girls High School
Tamatea High
School
Taranaki -
Inglewood High
School
Spotswood High School
Opunake High School
Manawatu/Wanganui -
Dannevirke High
School
Freyberg High School
Waiopehu
College
Wanganui High School
Feilding High
School
Cullinane College
Horowhenua College
Wellington/Wairarapa -
Rongotai
College
Wellington High School
Kuranui
College
Kapiti College
Wainuiomata High
School
Wellington College
Tararua College
Nelson/Marl/West Coast -
Waimea College -
Nelson
Motueka High School
John Paul High School -
Greymouth
Canterbury -
Hillmorton High School,
Chch
Lincoln High School, Chch
Mountainview High
School, Timaru
Roncalli College, Timaru
Waimate High
School
Cashmere High School
Kaiapoi High
School
Christchurch Boys' High School
Southland/Otago -
Aurora College
Central Southland
College
Blue Mountain College
Kaikorai Valley
College
Taieri
College
ENDS