OUR PROGRAMMES
Nōna Te Ao Schools Programme
We work with rangatahi from Year 11-13, over this time they will do three different programmes with us preparing them for their next step after kura. Since 2019 we are pleased to report that the retention rate of those participating in our schools programmes is 90.6%.
Our programmes are designed to:
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Strengthen leadership and resilience. We do this by providing an opportunity for rangatahi to understand how they can use their innate skills to enhance the prospects of Māori and their own whānau. To show them that they are special and if they can dream it, then it is possible.
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Provide provocation to have our rangatahi think about what they want their futures to look like. Our core aim is to instill a mindset that our rangatahi can change their situation and that they have the power and choice to lead fulfilling lives.
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Expose them to the many opportunities our world offers to spark their dreams and aspirations. We do this by exposing them to the many opportunities vocational training and education can bring, and pathways to meaningful employment. “Don’t tell me, show me” is an important whakataukī for our rangatahi.
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Set our rangatahi on education, vocational training, or employment pathways that will allow them to have fulfilling careers at home (noho te kāinga) is our core priority.
We offer distinct programmes for kura auraki and kura kaupapa Māori, designed to meet the needs of your tauira and community.
Our schools
Mataatua: Te Kura o Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Te Kura Mana Māori o Whangaparaoa
Tairāwhiti kura auraki: Tolaga Bay Area School, Te Karaka Area School, Te Waha o Rerekohu Area School
Tairāwhiti Kura Kaupapa Māori and Kura-ā-iwi: Kahukuranui, TKKM o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti, TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngāti Porou, TKKM o Hawaiki Hou, TKKM o Ngā Uri a Māui, TKKM o Horouta Wānanga and Manutuke School.
Kahungunu: TKKM o Te Ara Hou, TKKM o Te Wānanga o Takitimu, TKKM o Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, TKKM o Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Hukarere Girls’ College.
Nōna Te Ao Ahi Kā
Nōna Te Ao has extended its support by establishing an ahi kaa (alumni) programme. Once you are part of the Nōna Te Ao whānau we are here to support you in your next step after school.
Our alumni programme supports over 100 young adults through:
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Annual alumni wānanga in rohe.
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The opportunity for paid work as mentors on our programmes.
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Continued support with study, training and employment and all things involved like Studylink, accommodation, and scholarships.
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We provide support through our skills, employment, and recruitment hub.
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we provide mentorship and expose alumni to individuals who can be role models and provide support and guidance.
Nōna Te Ao Skills, Employment & Recruitment Hub
The Nōna Te Ao Skills, Employment and Recruitment Hub provides direct to employment opportunities for our alumni with our corporate partners and organisations.
We focus these opportunities in our regions with local industry and partners who:
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Are dedicated to the success of their employees, providing tailored pathway programmes and initiatives designed to empower Māori, fostering their personal and professional growth. This dedication impacts the lives our future leaders and improves the outcomes of rangatahi, Māori, and rural communities.
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Have aligned goals to strengthen rural Aotearoa communities and economies.
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Require greater access to an emerging talent pool of young rural Māori skilled workforce.
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Belong to a passionate community of social development and are eager to share knowledge, insights, and inspiration.
Our extensive network and resources ensure that rangatahi and partners receive unparalleled support throughout this process.
If you are an employer looking for an emerging talent pool and workforce of young rural Māori, and would like to discuss opportunities to have Nōna Te Ao cadets please contact us.
