DISCOVER YOUR PATH - UX design, full-stack development, business analysis—which is for you? With so many avenues in the tech world, how do you choose a career path? And how will AI shape your chosen path? Use the launchpad to get started.
The Tech Career Launchpad is an exciting 8-week programme designed to prepare high school students for future-focused careers in the technology sector. This innovative programme offers hands-on experience in various tech roles, including:
In addition to exploring these career paths, you will develop essential tech skills, develop capabilities to leverage Generative AI and deveop skills for an entry level customer tech support role.
Upon completion, you will earn a recognised micro-credential that opens doors to further accelerated career advancement through Mission Ready. This credential paves the way for high-paying roles in tech, such as software development, UX design, business analysis, and data analytics.
Empower your future with the skills and experience you need to thrive in a fast-changing digital world!
Certificate in Tech Career Exploration and Development (Level 3)
Essential IT skills
Learn about the New Zealand Tech Industry
Professional Skills
Learn Professional skills, that you can use immediately
Explore and Exprience Technology Careers
Explore available Tech Careers such as
With this knowledge you will be able to develop your career pathway to a high paying job in tech.
Introduction into IT Support & Customer management
Introduction into IT Support
With these skills you can apply for business support and IT support roles.
The tech industry is faced with a growing skills shortage and the traditional education pathways would not solve this ... which is why we created New Zealand's first tech career accelerator
Learn blended online, full- or part-time.
Christmas & New Year's break
21 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
(Monday 6 Jan 2025 is the first day back)
Industry leaders value our graduates. Our alumni have gone on to work at companies like Datacom, Cin7, One NZ and PWC.
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Have a read of our brochure and reach out to our friendly mission ready team to ask questions directly.
Download 2024 BrochureOur programme is designed to be accessible to individuals starting from scratch in the field of software development. Here's how it works:
We have a carefully structured curriculum that starts with the basics and builds up to more complex topics. This allows beginners to grasp foundational concepts before moving on to advanced material.
With engaging daily lessons, hands-on projects, and interactive challenges, we make sure you're not just learning – you're applying new concepts in real-time. This supportive approach ensures you quickly gain the practical skills you need, all while enjoying the adventure of discovery.
From the start, you work on real-world projects that apply what you're learning in a practical context. This project-based learning approach helps solidify coding principles and practices, even for those without prior experience.
You receive guidance from experienced facilitators and mentors who provide personalised feedback and support. This one-on-one mentoring helps address individual learning needs and overcome any hurdles along the way.
The focus is on developing the skills needed for a tech career, rather than just theoretical knowledge. This means that even those without coding experience can build the competencies required by employers in the tech industry.
Besides teaching technical skills, we also include components on career preparation, such as CV writing, interview practice, and networking, which are crucial for transitioning into a tech career.
Your commitment is crucial.
Full-time students should aim for 30-35 hours weekly, while part-time students should allocate 15 – 17.5 hours per week.
Engage with online resources, classroom sessions, and assessments diligently.
For Level 6, a commitment of 40 hrs per week is essential. No part-time option is currently available.
Applicants must have the legal right to study in New Zealand and must be a Domestic Student to apply.
All applicants must be able to meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements.
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
You may need to incur the following costs:
Note: Fees and details are subject to change based on government policies and other factors.
To join this programme, you must satisfy all of these requirements:
