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Are you someone who can’t wait to get out into the world? There are some great ways to start building a bright future while you’re still at school.

Feeling unsure about what to do when you leave school? You’re not alone. We can help!

Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need before leaving school and taking your next step.

Lots of people decide to upskill after they’ve left school. Whatever your age, it’s a great way to start a new career or try for a new one.

Tahatū is in development. There will be some disruptions while we make updates from 6-13 March.

Discover more about yourself and get career ideas.

Get inspired

Kia whakaohooho

Discovering who you are

Te tūhura haere i a koe anō

Understand what to do at school now to get the future you want.

School and NCEA

Kura

Moving on from school

Te panuku atu i te kura

Doing NCEA

Te mahi NCEA

Find out if study and training can take you towards your career goals.

Study and training

Doing study or training

Te mahi ako, te mahi whakangungu rānei

Paying for study and training

Te utu i ngā mahi ako me te whakangungu

Getting qualifications

Te whiwhi tohu

Finding and applying for scholarships

Te rapu me te tono mō ngā karahipi

Study and training providers

Te ako me ngā kaiwhakarato whakangungu

Discover career ideas and tips for getting or changing a job.

Work

Mahi

Looking for a job

E rapu mahi ana

Applying for a job

Te tono mahi

Working in Aotearoa

Te mahi i Aotearoa

Doing an interview

I roto i te uiui

Starting and leaving a job

Te tīmata me te wehe i tētahi tūnga mahi

Plan ahead to make your career goals happen.

Plan your future

Whakamahere ā mua

Making a career decision

Te whakatau i tō aramahi

Acting on your career decision

Te whakatinana i tō whakatau aramahi

Moving on from school, Te panuku atu i te kura

Combine school with work or training

Te kōmitimiti i te kura ki te mahi, te whakangungu rānei

Planning for life after school

Te whakamahere i tō ao mō muri i te wehenga i te kura

Leaving school checklist

Rārangi arowhai mō te wehenga i te kura

Upskilling after you leave school

Te whakapakari pūkenga ā muri i tō wehenga i te kura