STAR

STAR courses are short taster style classes that help studetns to explore career options and make informed decisions about their future schooling, work or study. Courses take place over 1-6 weeks and are only a few days in total.

DESIGNED FOR: Year 11 students but Year 12 and 13 students are also welcome

WHERE TO NEXT?: Trades Academy and 3+2

BENEFITS:

An easy way to try out a possible career and provide options for vocational pathways Experience a tertiary learning environment while still at school Get practical, hands-on, work-based experience
Gain NCEA credits

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities.

WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture.

WITT also specialises in foundation programmes.