Youth

Inspiring Young People

YOUTH Programmes

YMCA takes pride in being able to offer opportunities for youth in our community to build strong self-worth, a sense of belonging and have a whole heap of fun along the way. Youth Programmes at the YMCA range between education, recreation, mentoring and internships. We provide ongoing help and support through various programmes like ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION for those who don’t fit mainstream Education curriculum, YOUTH GUARENTEE provides tertiary study options for 16-17 year old to support learners in developing their own pathways towards future work and careers, and help educators meet the needs of their students, we also offer placement in our ADULT NUMERACY & LITERACY programmes for those transitioning to higher education.

Alternative Education

YMCA Gisborne Alt Ed programme is designed for youth who have become disconnected from the mainstream education system for what ever reason, offering quality educational support for our young people to achieve success when they return back into mainstream school environment, transitioning into further training opportunities, or enter the work force.

Alt Ed is an extension of Lytton High School and we work closely with Ritana to ensure that students referred to Alt Ed,are provided with quality foundational education.

In our programme, students will be challenged to develop all aspects of their wellbeing through a range of lessons and activities that give them opportunity to step out of their day to day routine, and grow into self- assured young people that have positive direction for their future.

What we offer

  • Quality educational programming for ages 13-16 years, no longer in school or those who are at risk of being excluded from education.
  • A small classroom capacity that allows effective one on one student/teacher time
  • Specifically designed learning programs that develop fitness, health and well being(bootcamps, Sports, Fitness Centre)
  • Access to a computer suite to further emphasise learning ability.
  • Resourses that promote learning within the local environment(surfboards, wetsuits,kayaks)
  • Passionate, qualified staff that want the best for our young people.
  • Nutritional snack for optimised learning
  • Transport if required

 Children are our future

Where

Alt Ed operates from our main YMCA Gisborne 150 Roebuck Road, Gisborne

When

Monday-Friday 8:30-3pm excluding stats and school holidays.

How do I enrol

Students in Alternative Education are referred to the YMCA Gisborne by our managing school, Lytton High School.

Whanau are welcome to come in to the YMCA and find out more about our programme and discuss the options available with our friendly experienced staff.

Alternatively you can contact Cheryl  on 8679259 or alt.ed@ymcagisborne.nz

Youth Guarentee

Youth Guarantee (Y-G) is for 16-17 year olds looking to transition into tertiary study opportunities and aims to support learners in developing their own pathways towards future work and careers, and help educators meet the needs of their students.

Skills For You/Te Papa Ako Toi is a YMCA programme where you will get to orgnaise, interpret and communicate information using basic literacy and numeracy skills relevant to achieving personal and professional career goals

This course is FEES FREE and easy to register.

 

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Intentive Literacy & Numeracy

Up skill and Build Career Pathways today

ILN is a FREE part time YMCA Intensive Literacy and Numeracy programme for learners seeking to raise their literacy, numeracy and digital technology skills, for ages 16 and over.

Our programme includes budgeting, personal development, future planning and career pathway and provides individual and group learning opportunities to meet your literacy and numeracy strengths and interests .

It has been developed to ensure you experience an environment where we all grow as component and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in our sense of belonging and in the knowledge that we make a valued contribution to society.

Come and meet new friends and learn in a supportive, stimulating environment.

You will gain

Literacy and numeracy skills

Budgeting skills

Goal setting and Career Options

Resume and Interview planning

Basic Employment skills

Get active and Healthy

One on One mentoring and support

We provide

Course materials

Support to access an Early Childhood Centre or Kohanga Reo

A friendly relaxed environment

Follow this link to our YMCA New Zealand full programme information, to find the course that is right for you

Supervisor

Our qualified Adult Literacy Educator has vaste knowledge and skills to support students to grow as individuals and gain confidence and skills to take on new challenges in life and gain employment.

Where

Career Pathways is located at MAIN YMCA 447 Childers Road, Gisborne.

When

Career Pathways operates Monday and Friday 9:00am-3:00pm excluding Statutory Holidays and between Christmas and New Years.

Cost

Career Pathways is a FEE FREE course for anyone over the age of 16 with low or no qualifications

Registration Details

Our Registration Details;

The National Council of YMCA’s has been an NZQA registered Private Training establishment since 1991. Youth Guarantee-funded programmes of study are NZQA approved.

“In accordance with section 234B of the Education Act 1989, The National Council of YMCA’s of NZ has no known material conflicts of interest of any of the governing members of the establishment”

“Educational programmes are delivered under sub-contracted agreement with The national Council of YMCA’s of New Zealand [NZQA registered PTE]”

*This service is an NZQA-approved sub-contracted provision of The National Council of YMCA’s [provider number 9388]. The National Council of YMCA’s holds a Category 2 NZQA Education Evaluation & Review(EER) Status (2019); NZQA is (a) confident in this providers ability to Self-Assess and (b) confident in this providers educational performance. For more information on EER ratings, visit the NZQA website here

Get more accreditation details here

 Get EER Report 2019 here

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YMCA Gisborne
Cnr Roebuck Road & Childers Road
Gisborne 4010
Ph: (06) 867 9259 

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