Opportunity Types

An opportunity is a chance for you to kōrero/speak with local experts and their teams, gaining inside knowledge about industries that you could be interested in. Check out the different types of Opportunities that our awesome YES kaiwhakawhiwhi mahi/employers offer:

Skills Based

Desk Shadowing

Live a ‘day in the life’ of a person in your job interest. See what they get up to day-to-day.

Internship

Earn whilst working. Paid or not, internships are an awesome experience to learn more about the industry and get your foot in the door!

Skills Review

Coming together to discuss how your current skills align with a chosen industry and to assess future avenues for training and upskilling.

Presentation

Booth at Career Day

Hosting a stall at organised career fairs to introduce job seekers to a business or industry.

Open Day/Open Session

Opening business doors to introduce your business or the industry to those considering potential careers.

School Assembly Presentation

Introducing school aged Youth to potential career and industry pathways.

Training Course Presentation

Presenting practical business experience to youth showing interest in the given industry.

Professional Development

CV Review

Find out what employers are looking for. Make an impression, is your CV accurate, error-free, and shares your goals, level of experience and training.

Industry Entry Discussion

Meet with workers and managers to discuss job expectations and what employers are looking for in a given industry.

Mentoring

A formal, work and personal development relationship between experienced local employers and you.

Mock Interview

A one-on-one learning experience, put your skills to the test and act like you are in a real world interview.

Role Reversal Interview

Flip the switch, ask employers the tough questions and get to know the industry.

Qualifications

Apprenticeship

Earn while you learn! The ultimate chance to learn and progress your career while on the job!

Edubits

YES has it’s own micro-credential framework for both employers and Youth. Get recognised for your ready status to undertake opportunities and as an Employer be recognised for your ability to deliver opportunities.

Industry Standard Training

This involves upskilling youth to a level consistent with that of the industry standard. May or may not result in a formal qualification.

NCEA Assessment

Get qualified by completing on the job training via approved NCEA coursework.

Conversational

Business Walkthrough

Introduce yourself to the industry and witness how the organisation operates.

Coffee Date

Grab a coffee and check in on your work and personal development progress.

Supporting Other Businesses

Collaborative, interpersonal B2B relationships between local industry businesses.

Employment

Fixed-term, part-time, contracted or full-time job opportunity.