Careers Workshop: 3 Sessions
Are you in unskilled work? Are you unemployed or under employed? Are you trying to chose the right career? Are you a recent school leaver? If so, you’re invited to attend our series of 3 FREE Sunday evening workshops to help get you on the right path to a satisfying and worthwhile career.
Session 1: My personality and skills - what’s the best career for me and what are my options? You will be given a career inventory to complete and we will help you look at various career options. BYO internet capable device to this session if you have one (laptop, iPad, tablet, smart phone etc). 20th May, 6pm - 8:30 pm
Session 2: Guest speaker from a University / Polytech / apprenticeship expert to give you advice as to what courses are available, fees involved, scholarship applications and best options for you. Assistance in filling in application forms will be given. 10 June, 5pm - 7:30 pm
Session 3: Improving or writing your CV - a practical session with experts to help you prepare your CV and make it outstanding so that you get noticed when applying for work. Bring along your CV and device if you have one, so you can prepare your CV during the workshop and print it at church ready to apply for a job or apprenticeship. Devices will be provided for those who need them. Computer help will be available throughout the session. 17th June, 6pm - 8:30 pm
WHEN: 20th May, 10th and 17th June. TIME: 6pm - 8:30 pm WHERE: The Courtyard Training Rooms, Royal Oak SDA Church, 48 Mt Smart Road, Onehunga.
REGISTER by contacting us via this website or phone Kaye for more information: 021 324446
Share your New Zealand music memories...
It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.
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The Tova Show
Hello! Are you a …
- A student/young professional renting
- A young family, renting or owning
- An older New Zealander/retiree/pensioner
We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting Kiwis - we’d love to hear from you.
We need a few people who are available the week before the budget (Wednesday 22nd/Thursday 23rd May) and on the day of the announcement (Thursday 30th May).
Please email tova@stuff.co.nz or comment below if you’d like to share your perspective with us. We give you our commitment to treat your experience with sensitivity and care.
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This week's prize...
Congrats to the winners of the $100 Warehouse gift cards:
Solange Thorp from Lyall Bay
Warwick Anderson from Foxton Beach
Betty Henderson from Balclutha
Aimee McKay from Queenstown
Not a winner? Good luck next time!
Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 14th May.