Why should you choose OCA?
At OCA, we create a space where you feel welcomed and supported, and where your talents are truly valued. Our goal is to uplift Pasifika and help you become a future industry leader.
Through hands-on training, we give you the skills and confidence to succeed in your career. With the right support and guidance, we’ll make sure you’re set up to thrive – not just at work, but in life.
The Whānau Ora Approach
The Whānau Ora approach is all about taking care of both you and your family. As a Pasifika organisation, we understand the unique challenges Pasifika in Aotearoa New Zealand face in education and employment. Many of our students have struggled to do well in traditional NZ schools, so we have developed a uniquely Pasifika approach to student support.
Our tutors and navigators will work with you and your whānau to create a plan that will help you develop self-confidence, self-esteem and self-management skills.
Whether you need additional support with medical care, mental health, addiction or other challenges that might affect you and your whānau, we’ll work with our partners to get you what you need.
By getting this support, you’ll be able to focus on your studies.
We’re able to provide this help through Pasifika Futures (New Zealand’s Whānau Ora commissioning agency for Pasifika families) and OCA’s parent company, The Fono (New Zealand’s largest Pasifika NGO).
Support includes:
- Targeted mentoring
- Family violence services
- Mental health support
- Medical and dental assistance
- Alcohol and drug counselling
- Gambling and addiction management
OCA will support support you through your journey and connect you with employers who offer well-paid, skilled jobs in Construction and Health and Wellbeing.
We’re with you every step of the way.
We partner with industry to build a skilled, motivated, and qualified workforce. Our goal is to see more young Pasifika in stable, well-paid jobs that meet industry needs.
We work closely with employers at every stage of our programmes by:
- Helping students move smoothly into the workplace.
- Creating training and employment pathways.
- Connecting students with the right employers.
By working together, we empower Pasifika youth to be successful students, employees, parents, and leaders in their families and communities.
Every year OCA graduates go on to achieve great things, building their careers.
The continuing support and guidance of OCA’s graduate community gives graduates the very best chance of lifelong success.
The community provides:
- Ongoing mentoring, pastoral care, career planning and assessment support
- News about job opportunities through our industry contacts
- Networking events with alumni and industry
Interested in becoming part of the OCA alumni network? Get in touch!
A Student View
Meet Hendrix, a student in our Level 3 Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry).
Here he talks about what brought him to OCA and his experiences with us.
More reasons to choose OCA
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