Programme
Level 2 Gateway with GRIP
Ready to begin your journey with GRIP? Our Level 2 Gateway programmes are designed for students looking to experience a real working environment for the first time. This programme equips you with essential skills to kickstart your pathway to workplace readiness. It also provides businesses with the opportunity to engage with eager, motivated students, helping to shape the next generation of skilled workers.
Is The Level 2 Vocational Pathway Programme For You?
Are you curious about exploring different career options, building confidence and essential workplace skills? If you’re considering taking your first steps towards a bright and successful future complete our form to register your interest and start your journey. Gain real-world experience to add value to your CV or open up doors for the first step towards your career.
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Connect with Grip
Register your interest below or speak with your school’s careers department, and they’ll pass your details on to us.
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If you meet the criteria, you're in!
We’ll handle the connections and support you throughout your chosen Gateway programme.
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Get work placement ready
Gain valuable work experience with full support and earn NCEA credits along the way!
Intakes Now Open
At GRIP, we connect students with real opportunities by linking them to supported programmes and work experience with local businesses. Schools can team up with their own business networks or tap into ours—we’ve got a solid lineup of employers ready to help. From retail and hospitality to tourism, cafés, distribution, and hotels, we open doors to hands-on experience and future career pathways. It’s all about giving students the right connections to thrive!
Connecting Students with Local Businesses
It’s a simple equation: we connect motivated students with forward-thinking businesses, creating opportunities that benefit everyone. By pairing eager learners with local industries, GRIP ensures a win-win situation that fosters growth, innovation, and success for all.
Benefits For Students
Real-World Experience
Get hands-on insights into various industries and understand what it takes to thrive in a professional environment.
Career Exploration
Discover potential career pathways that align with your interests and strengths.
Build Confidence
Develop the foundational skills needed to succeed in any workplace.
Guidance and Support
Receive guidance and support into your chosen vocational pathway.
Register Your Interest
The Level 2 Pathway combines in-depth workshops, advanced real-world activities, and personalised mentoring to prepare students for success. Businesses benefit from the opportunity to collaborate with motivated students who are eager to grow and contribute. Together, we can create pathways that lead to bright futures for everyone involved.
0800 474 769 (GRIPNZ)
Ready to get started? Ensure you have contact details for your Gateway teacher and approval from your secondary school before submitting your application via the link below.
FAQs
How do schools sign up for GRIP’s programmes?
If your school is new to our Gateway programmes and would like more information, contact your local Regional Pathways Advisor. Click here to find your RPA. They will provide details on the Gateway programmes available in your area and supply all the necessary documents to prepare your students for our fully supported programmes.
What industries do GRIP’s pathways cover?
Currently we have solid pathways into the Services Industry. This includes Retail, Tourism, Hospitality and the Accommodation Sectors.
We also work in partnership with Motor Trade Association(MTA) which offers pathways in the fuel sector.
Can students earn NCEA credits in these programmes?
Yes. Students will complete a set of unit standards alongside workplace experience with an industry partner. These credits count toward NCEA and align with the Vocational Pathways' six broad industry groupings. This approach helps students develop a clear pathway toward further study, training, or employment.
Do students need prior experience to join a programme?
Not all Gateway programmes require prior experience.
- For Level 2 programmes, students must be able to follow instructions, complete the unit standards included in the programme, and work independently in the workplace.
- For Level 3 programmes, industry experience is not always required but can be beneficial. For example, understanding or demonstrating good customer service can make it easier to complete programmes in customer-facing or team-oriented workplaces.
If a programme has specific prerequisites, these will be clearly outlined in the programme information. Your Regional Pathways Advisor will also assess your suitability for the chosen programme before registration.