Smart Waikato’s Secondary School Employer Partnerships (SSEP) is an award winning initiative connecting young people, educators and employers, generating transformative results for communities. Employers from a range of sectors interconnect with school faculties contextualising learning for Year 9 and 10 and introducing them to a wide range of careers.
Goals:
• improve student achievement, retention and transition in schools • answer the question: “Why am I learning this subject?” • ensure students make solid school subject choices to successfully transition into further education and employment • introduce students to key industries in region • increase attraction to careers in critical industries in our region • encourage young people to stay in the region
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