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Industry roles
Figure 1: Schematic of the interim career development map. (This is not intended to be readable.)
panel grew in size
as the project gained support and momentum.
Findings guide way forward
Key points were identified from BRANZ research, an online survey (published in Build 147) and Careers New Zealand’s Project Kāmehameha (a programme of research to inform design and delivery of career resources for Māori):
● We need to understand exactly what it’s like to be in a speci c role.
● There is more information available on qualifications than for roles, much of which quickly becomes out of date.
● Easy to interpret and graphical informa- tion is best for Māori rangatahi (youth) and other young New Zealanders.
● Online and mobile devices are becoming exponentially the most used medium for information.
● Careers New Zealand was the most used and highly valued career information source from all media.
Next stage – implementation
These findings helped shape not only the map but its usability as we look to
implementation. An independent panel of industry representatives will ensure the information within the map is kept up to
date and relevant.
Video biographies will be used to show
what it’s like to be in a role and how skills and knowledge are applied on the job, for example, how NCEA mathematics is used in carpentry.
BRANZ is currently setting up the next phase of the project – digitising the static map. Digitisation will bring the static map to life, enabling users to discover and explore career options.
When it is ready, the map will be available on an independent career advice website such as www.careers.govt.nz.
The aim is to have an easily accessible map that meets user needs. One that is well designed, well built and regularly main- tained.
Note For more on Careers New Zealand’s Project Kamehameha, visit www.careers.govt.nz and search for Project Kamehameha.
If you have any ideas about how we could improve the map, email [email protected] or [email protected].
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