If you are feeling confused about a possible career, spare a thought for Barbie. She’s had over 200 so far, and is just about to become a Robotics Engineer.

We grow up being told to believe in them, follow them, have big ones and never let go of them. Dreams are not just the stuff of fairy tales, they're an important motivational tool that drive us to succeed.

Studying to become a doctor is right up there at the top of the list for many students, maybe inspired by the many medical dramas television throws at us, or driven by our parents wish to see us into the best vocations.

Each year there are dozens of school leaver career and study options on offer among the more than 1000 displays at Fieldays. One of the best, especially for city slickers, is the Amazing Race food challenge.

A new University of Waikato campus opening next year in Tauranga means Bay of Plenty students have more options and pathways open, without having to leave home.

Right now an apprenticeship in the booming construction industry can set you up for a really good life. But also right now, just 2.4% of students move from school directly into an apprenticeship with the Building and Construction Industry Training ...

If the cloak and dagger world of intelligence and spies has some appeal for you, imagine how good it could be to get your university fees paid the get a job as a spy when you’re done.

Late in 2017 the incoming coalition government announced that it would make the first year of school leavers’ study or first two years of training fees free. Student allowances were also increased.

A new online guide makes the millions of dollars available in university scholarships even easier to track down and apply for.

Stage Challenge has been saved. Well almost. A deal with the team who have put the Smokefree Rockquest on for the last 30 years means thousands of student performers will get their shot at stardom after all.

Thinking about a BA at the University of Auckland next year? Looks like you’re going to be doing a double major.

It’s twice the opportunities for students with JOBFEST running alongside the NZ Careers Expo in Auckland this month.

Many of us will soon bump up against the employment-experience paradox: we need experience to get a job, but we need the job to get the relevant experience.

Take a good hard look at your social footprint before pressing Send on that hostel or scholarship application. If it could do with a bit of a clense, a bit of a polish, spend the time.

What do you want from a degree? How does this sound: “employable, work-ready graduates who have a good understanding of the industry and its connections to other disciplines”?

Saving the planet, being the change and making a difference, all at the same time, just ain’t that easy. This might be the degree you need to get started.

Did you know that right now there is more than $3 million worth of scholarships waiting to be handed out to young people wanting to be part of NZ’s strongest industry. Go get ‘em!

Estimates are that 56,000 new employees will be needed with approximately half of that demand centring around Auckland’s construction industry. NZMA may have the pathway into these quality jobs for you.

Don’t believe the stories about the retail sector disappearing under the tsunami of online shopping and commerce. We love shopping, and in the next four years over 100,000 new workers will be needed to satisfy our need for the retail experience.