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What Is Cate?

The Careers & Transition Education Association (Aotearoa) Ltd, commonly referred to as CATE, is a professional organisation for people working in the fields of career and transition education.  From small beginnings it has grown to more than 600 members nationwide. 

CATE's main focus is on the career education of youth and their transition from school into the wider world of employment, training and/or further education.  The majority of our members are school careers advisors, transition teachers, STAR, Gateway and Youth Apprenticeship Co-ordinators.  Other members work in associated areas, such as Career Services, tertiary training, local government, private business and industry training organisations.

All areas of New Zealand are represented by 16 regions.  Each region has a representative on the CATE National Executive.  CATE's President, Secretary and Treasurer head the National Executive, which meets three times a year.

To read more about the history of career and transition education in New Zealand click this link.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CATE MEMBERSHIP?

CATE provides its members the opportunity to enhance their practice by sharing and learning together. Benefits current members mention include:

  •     Networking! Networking! Networking!

  •     Resources & Information

  •     Professional development opportunities

  •     Belonging to a cutting edge association

  •     Support - "not feeling so alone in my job"

  •       Feeling of being a valued professional

  •       Being part of a subject association