A career capable Auckland

Presentation to Auckland Social Sector Leaders

14 February 2012

Dale.bailey@careers.govt.nz

Helping Aucklandersachieve their potential.

Thinking about the workforce and economy of tomorrow.

"All things good on this earth flow into the city because

of the city's greatness.“Pericles, the first Mayor of Athens

Inspiring the ongoing growth and vitality of Auckland's economy through the careerdevelopment of its citizenry.

More engaged in education and work, through having a deeper

knowledge about themselves.

… the ability of Auckland’s population to upskill themselves and develop

meaningful, profitable careers …

Without meaningfully employed citizens, a city will not grow.

Youth focus

Career Development Plan

Some current projects

• Career Education Benchmarks for secondary schools

• Benchmarks for Tertiary career education

• Career Blueprint for Auckland

• Pave Pasifika

• Intensive schools

• Professional development for career support

• Youth engagement

• Working with Probation Service, Auckland Area

2020

• Sense making• Novel and adaptive

thinking• Social intelligence• New media literacy• Computational thinking• Cognitive load

management• Cross cultural

competency• Design mindset• Virtual collaboration