Chloe, Marlborough
I started my transformation in 2022, when I began attending the Toroa Career Navigator programme with a narrow focus of getting out of school and getting an agricultural job. I entered this programme having a negative view of myself and education. The Graeme Dingle Foundation has taught me so much about the real world.
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Jack, Marlborough
Jack says “pre-Toroa Jack” would not believe it if he could see him now: “He would say ‘no way that’s happened! You legend!’”. His advice to other young people not sure about their future path? “Do the course. It will set you up and show you how easy it really is to give things a go. Then don’t look back, just trust your instincts and keep going forward”.
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Cate, Rotorua
I joined Career Navigator at the beginning of Year 13. At the start of the programme, I was real nervous, I was struggling with depression and anxiety and it was getting in the way of life in general.
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James, Far North
As a natural introvert, James was very unsure of himself and the abilities he brought to the table. Whilst there was hesitancy, being consistent and committed to the Career Navigator Ngā Ara Whetū programme, paid off.
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Paige Auton's Career Navigator Journey. Waikato
Paige Auton reflects on her experience in Career Navigator and the success she's had since taking part. "Looking back, I am so grateful for the opportunity that was given to me by the Graeme Dingle Foundation."
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Ethan, Wellington
At the start of 2020, Ethan realised doing something was better than doing nothing so he signed up for the Career Navigator Community programme through the Graeme Dingle Foundation in Wellington.
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