Greetings, Tena koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia Orana, Taloha ni, Fakalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka
The Learning Shop is a place where you can come to get free information, advice and support about continuing your learning
We provide advice and information to get you started and support and encouragement to keep you going.
We understand the difficulties of studying and some of the barriers you will face. We will support you to be successful and reach your goals
The Learning Shop is part of the government's new Tertiary Education Strategy package. It was opened on 30th May 2002 and is funded as a contract between the Ministry of Education and Whitireia Community Polytechnic
We have information on Universities, Polytechnics, Skill New Zealand training providers, local community organisations and a range of informal education and support providers
We offer advice on career pathway planning, mentoring support to help with on-going learning. We provide information on universities, polytechnics, training programmes, private providers and private training. We provide you with free access to computers for research, study, scholarships, career quest and career services
The Learning Shop is one of the selected agencies that deliver Youth Transition Services (YTS) to school leavers aged 15 - 19yrs. YTS clients are encouraged to develop goals for their future, know the necessary steps to get there and, if needed, are supported, to set out on their elected path. All our services are free, friendly and supportive
Products/Services
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Use the Career Quest programme to help you look at jobs to suit your skills and interests
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Use Kiwi Careers to find out about jobs, training and education. You can gather information on courses in Porirua, Wellington and all over New Zealand
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Use the Breakout Database to find out about scholarships and grants that you may be eligible for
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Type up your CV and job or course application
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Ask for information about any course you are interested in
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Ask us for help and support with your study. We can access your learning needs, provide you with a mentor, offer career counselling and advice, or just answer any questions about study that you might have
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Ask us about loans and allowances and how to get them
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Use the internet connection for research for your course work
Brands
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Youth Transition Services (YTS)
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The Learning Shop (TLS)
Business Hours
- Mon
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tue
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Wed
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Thu
- 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Fri
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed