Assistance in Country Districts Also

Te Ao Hou, December 1965, Page 17

Assistance in Country Districts Also Vocational Guidance Centres are located in Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, Lower Hutt, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Assistance is always available at these centres. Also, most secondary schools in the country are visited by Vocational Guidance Officers at least twice each year. In the country schools they follow the same procedure as that discussed above, but there is less time to spend with each individual. To help offset this, certain teachers in these schools are designated as Careers Advisers. When a Vocational Guidance Officer has interviewed a child, he passes his advice and information on to the Careers Adviser, who gives the boy or girl further guidance. The important thing is that in this way country children can get information about careers which are not available in their own district. This is glossing over the details quite

severely, but the basic principles are clear. Clear enough, I hope, to start Maori parents thinking about careers for their children. And doing something about it. If you live in a city with a Vocational Guidance Centre and you need careers advice for your child, ring up and make an appointment for an interview. If you live in a country area, make sure your child puts his name down to be seen by a Vocational Guidance Officer on his or her next visit. If possible, arrange a time and go along yourself. It is a free service, and the facilities at your disposal are considerable.