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Deciding what you want to be or do after school can be scary. At Wintec, we talk to students every day who are dealing with this challenge, and we have developed a range of resources and programmes below to help you make the big decisions.

Explore the options below to discover our resources. 

Experiences

Use our Future You tool to discover what job or career could be right for you, and which programmes of study can take you there.

Experience what a job or programme could be like at one of our STAR taster courses.

Study trades and gain qualifications at Wintec while you are still at high school.

Spend a day being a student at Wintec.

Find out if hospitality or cookery could be a career for you.

For those 16-19 ready to leave school, you may be eligible to study one of our foundation courses for free.

Take a tour of our campus and facilities.

Choosing your school subjects

So it is time to choose your subjects, and like many people across the country, the endless options can give you a headache. Do not stress; you are not alone and have plenty of options. If you are a few years off finishing school, try keeping your subjects as broad as possible. If you can, we recommend studying maths, English and science to keep your options open as you move closer towards study after high school.

If you realise in your final year of school that you have not taken all the subjects you need to get into the course you want to do, do not panic. Talk to the Careers Advisor at school, or contact our Wintec recruitment team to discuss what your options are.

Upcoming Events

Career Choices Day 2025

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Ready to discover what’s possible? Join us for an action-packed day at our Hamilton City Campus where you’ll get a real taste of student life and explore the exciting pathways available to you in 2026!

 

Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Hamilton City Campus, The Green
Parking: Free parking available around campus(click for a map)

Meet Our Kaimahi
Meet face-to-face with our friendly team and passionate Academic staff who are here to guide you through your study options and provide tailored advice for your journey.

Explore Our Courses
Find the perfect programme for your goals – from hands-on trades to creative arts, health, business, and more.

Discover Support Services
Learn how we support your success with wellbeing services, learning support, career guidance, and more.

A Day for the Whole Whānau
Bring your friends and whānau – there’ll be family-friendly activities running all day to keep everyone entertained!

Already Enrolled for 2026?

Make the most of Career Choices Day by:

  • Verifying your documents
  • Finalising your application
  • Checking your 2026 application status
  • Connecting with academic staff about induction days and whānau evenings

Whether you're exploring your options or enrolled, Career Choices Day is your chance to get informed, get inspired, and take control of your future.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Register below to attend the event and we will send you event reminders:

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