Taikura Rudolf Steiner School

The Incubator Programme was introduced to School during 2009. It is a Hawke's Bay District Health Board initiative that aims to mentor and support students interested in careers in health by introducing them to career choices beyond Doctors and Nurses.

'Incubator' is delivered in 5 two hour sessions over a period of 1 year. This is achieved by providing examples of career pathways within the health sector in a blended style, engaging modern learning methods and mentoring techniques through the use of stories, personal experiences and interactive sessions. 'Incubator' consists of a mix of school based visits by health professionals and health sector experiential visits by school students.

There are many benefits to be gained from participation in 'Incubator';

• Students can benefit from exposure to wellness programmes

• Coaching and mentoring career opportunities

• Often a smooth transition to workplace or further studies can be facilitated

• There are links to Gateway Programme and effective partnerships can be forged both for the School and the students

• There has been a high transfer rate into tertiary studies.

After students leave School, it is hoped that mentoring will continue through their tertiary studies, eventually leading to work placements in the health sector.

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