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 GUARANTEE 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
Alternative Education is a pathway for learning in education, where young people receive additional learning support. It is one of a suite of options that can be used to re-engage ākonga in a meaningful learning programme targeted to their individual needs and supports them to transition back to school, further education, training, or employment. It can be used as a short-term intervention that is seen as a pathway, not a destination. Alternative Education can be used to prevent suspensions and exclusions.
Alternative Education supports ākonga to progress in the areas of:
· attendance and engagement
· academic achievement
· personal and relational skills
· re-engagement back into secondary school, further education, or training, or where appropriate, employment, through a planned approach.
The Y Alt Ed program is an extension of all High Schools in Gisborne managed by Lytton High School who we work closely with to ensure that akonga referred are provided with quality foundational education. Akonga will be challenged to develop all aspects of their wellbeing, given opportunities to step out of their day-to-day routine, and grow into self-assured young people that have a positive direction for their future.
Ākonga eligibility
Alternative Education caters for ākonga in secondary schooling who are at risk of or who have already disengaged from school.
To be eligible for entry into Alternative Education, ākonga need to meet both of the following criteria
they are:
· at risk of or already disengaged from school and are in years 9-11.
· Ākonga can remain in AE beyond year 11 if this aligns with their individual needs and Collaborative Action Plan (CAP).
What we offer
· Quality education program with of focus on literacy and numeracy.
· Smaller sized classroom capacity that allows for effective one on one student/teacher time
· Use of the health and fitness centre, sports, and recreation
· Computer and internet access to further emphasise learning
· Lunch is provided through the Lunch in Schools program
· Transport if required to and from the centre
Staffing
Two passionate staff, one teacher registered that want the best for our akonga.
Where
The Y Alt Ed operates from the main Y Gisborne 150 Roebuck Road, Gisborne
When
Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm excluding stats and school holidays.
How do I enrol
Students in Alternative Education are referred to the Y Gisborne by our managing school, Lytton High School.
Whanau are welcome to come in to the Y 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
Y Oranga Ako and Adult Community Education (ACE)
Up skill and Build Career Pathways today
Y Oranga Ako is a FREE part time Life Skills 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
A friendly relaxed environment
Staffing
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
Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) program is located at the main Y, 447 Childers Road, Gisborne.
When
ILN operates Monday to Friday hours to suit learners from 9:00am–2:00pm excluding statutory holidays and during Christmas and New Years til the end of January.
Cost
ILN is a FEE FREE
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
