December 09, 2015
Careers NZ targeting rangatahi online
Careers New Zealand is looking for ways to encourage young Maori into high growth sectors.
Chief executive Keith Marshall says by 2030 about 30 percent of students will be Maori, so where they slot into the workforce is important.
A major research programme, Project Kamehameha, looked at ways to improve the design and delivery of career resources for Maori.
Researchers spoke to rangatahi about their study and career aspirations, where they go for information, who helps them with careers decisions, what challenges and concerns they have and how they want to receive careers information.
Philippa Matatia, the chair of the service’s Te Mana Pou Tuarongo, says it confirmed the need to develop Maori specific resources.
He says many young Maori and their whanau are looking for ways their culture and heritage can open up opportunities, especially within the Maori economy.
As a result of Project Kamehameha Careers New Zealand is developing new digital content including a digital version of Rangatahi Futures, a successful and culturally responsive career education programme that helps young people explore career interests through stories of tupuna.
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