Make an impact in the lives of young children

Study the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies from New Zealand’s top university*

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies is an innovative programme focusing on the early years of children’s lives and is ideal for students who want to make a difference for young children, are interested in early childhood education and want to explore multiple career pathways.

• Interdisciplinary courses cover a wide range of topics including human development, educational psychology, pedagogy and practice, and Te Ao Maori

• First-hand, practical experience supported by your teachers and mentors

• A total of 24 weeks over three years placed in a range of early childhood settings, allowing you to gain practical experience and form professional connections

Simply add a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching if you wish to become a teacher

Briscoe Group, which was really beneficial.”

Chelsea says she is ambitious to go further within Briscoe Group.

“The support here has been amazing and the people I work with are great. I take it year by year, if not day-by-day, but I would like to keep progressing through the business. That has always been my goal.”

■ CHELSEA PULLEN IS PART OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM AT REBEL SPORT IN PETONE. SHE STARTED WORKING THERE PART-TIME AS A RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT WHILE SHE WAS AT HIGH SCHOOL

■ SHE STUDIED ENGLISH, HEALTH AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND PE IN YEAR 13, AS WELL AS TAKING A GATEWAY COURSE IN RETAIL

■ CHELSEA’S GOAL IS TO KEEP PROGRESSING THROUGH THE BRISCOE GROUP BUSINESS AND ADVANCE HER CAREER.

For more information on career opportunities with Briscoe Group, visit www.briscoegroup.co.nz/careers