Before studying at NZSE College, Priya, worked in retail for five years and studied tourism. With a love for kids and caring for children Priya decided it was time for a career change and enrolled to study ECE Level 4.
After graduating, she landed a job as an ECE Reliever for three agencies. Her key responsibilities include helping the centres in various capacities, such as covering shifts, helping other staff in completing their work, and most importantly, looking after the children at the centres.
She truly loves what she does especially
“seeing the smiles on the kid’s faces and hearing their stories.”
Through our ECE level 4 programme, Priya gained a lot of knowledge and soft skills such as time management since the course was completely online.
“The knowledge and skills I gained during my studies at NZSE College help me succeed in my role every day. Communication, time management and the knowledge from each of the courses in the programme, I can apply to my role. Learning how to handle children, how to teach them, how to communicate with them, their families and other staff was also key in reaching success in my role.”
Priya says that the tutors and Career Services team played a big role in helping her get employable.
“The tutors were very helpful, and considering that it was done online, it says a lot about how effective the support and teaching was that led to me following my career path after the programme.”
On the practical side, the Career Services team helped her prepare her CV and set up communications with the agency she now works for.
Priya recommends that anyone interested in working with kids and preparing our future generations should study at NZSE College.
“They have very helpful staff, teachers and career staff. My study was very high quality, and the online option was very helpful. I think if you study here, you will succeed with your qualification and be able to get a job 100%!”