Bachelor of Nursing
Sophie Le has always wanted to determine her own future. That is why the New Zealand high school system has such appeal. “I was able to choose what subjects to study. At home in Viet Nam, most of the schools decide for you.”
Business Graduate
Sharyn McLeod realised her lifetime dream to become qualified when she graduated with her New Zealand Diploma in Business in March 2021.
Construction Student
Peter Cameron is proof that it is never too late to build on your skills.On the one-year anniversary of collecting his pension, the 66-year-old is now studying towards a New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) at UCOL’s Horowhenua
Cookery Graduate
Kelsea Clapp’s love for cooking came from preparing Christmas feasts with her grandma while growing up. Now she’s working as a chef in one of New Zealand’s great tourism towns.
Security Graduate
Studying Security at UCOL set Aisea Vaivela up for career where he can help people.
Master of Design Student
From writing poetry and short stories when he was growing up, to studying music and media at university – Nicholas Toyne has always enjoyed expressing himself creatively. Now he has found his niche in sculpture and glass art.
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology Graduate
Few people can say they always go home happy from a day at the office, and after a long weekend, look forward to getting back to work.
Beauty Graduate
Tayla Peters Fear has, in part, her sister to thank for her new career in Beauty Therapy.
Hospitality Graduate
For Jazmyn Woolston, a great day at work is putting smiles on her customer’s faces.
Early Childhood Education and Care Graduate
Evie Dewes was in the first class for the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care at UCOL Wairarapa, and now she’s excited to start her first fulltime teaching job.
New Zealand Diploma in Business Graduate
Studying at UCOL allowed Aaron (Aarona) McGregor to rediscover his passion for accounting and now he’s running his own practice.
Early Childhood Education & Care Student
Salamo Sooalo’s faith and love for music brought him to Aotearoa from Samoa. Here, he started his journey to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a teacher.