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Upcoming Events: Study Block 4 2023

 How to Make an Effective CV

Join us for this in-person workshop and gain the skills to craft a NZ-style CV that gets you to the interview door. Understand the purpose and key components of an NZ-style CV and gain access to the resources we have curated for you to build a stellar CV.

Wednesday 11 October

12.10pm - 12.50pm

Room 205, Level 2, OPAIC

 

Auckland Public Library Tour

We will meet on campus and apply for library cards online, before heading to the library to pick up the cards and take a tour.

Auckland public libraries have an extensive collection of books, magazines, eCollections, movies, and eLearning materials. Not to mention free Wi-Fi and a comfortable and quiet place to study!

Friday 13 October

10.30am

Room 301, OPAIC (FREE)

Follow this link to sign up.

 

Visit the LinkedIn Lounge

Join our in-house LinkedIn-certified Rock Your LinkedIn Profile brand ambassador, Patricia Joseph, to create and grow your professional online presence. In this engaging workshop, Patricia will guide you through the art of creating a captivating LinkedIn profile.

Wednesday 18 October

12.10pm - 12.50pm

Room 205, Level 2, OPAIC

 

Student Ambassador Meeting:

Student Ambassadors play an important role in supporting and representing their fellow students. It’s also a great way to make connections with learners from other courses.

If you would like to join our team, please follow this link.

Thursday 19 October

12 pm

Room 700, OPAIC

 

Ten-Pin Bowling

Join us for an evening of ten-pin bowling just across the street from OPAIC. New students most welcome.

Two games for only $15 (usually $30).

Follow this link to sign up.

Friday 20 October

From 5 pm

Meet at Metrolanes, Queen Street

 

How to Build your Network

Join us and learn how to unlock the power of networking. Our Employability Services team will show you how to expand and strengthen your professional connections, whether online or in-person to create valuable relationships that can elevate your professional growth.

Wednesday 25 October

12.10pm - 12.50pm

Room 205, Level 2, OPAIC

 

How to Succeed in an Interview

Join us and master the art of interviewing. Understand the types of interviews that are conducted in New Zealand and learn the STAR technique in preparing answers to commonly asked questions.

Wednesday 1 November

12.10pm - 12.50pm

Room 205, Level 2, OPAIC

 

Student Forum

Your feedback is important to us. Come along to a confidential discussion with the Student Success team and let us know how things are going for you at OPAIC. Your feedback is important to help us improve our services. Lunch will be provided.

Thursday 2 November

12pm

Level 1, OPAIC

 

Get Career Guidance

Join us to gain valuable insights to make informed decisions about your career path with confidence. Learn how to articulate your personal qualities, leverage your transferrable skill capital, and align your values with your career choices.

Wednesday 8 November

12.10pm - 12.50pm

Room 205, Level 2, OPAIC

 

Diwali Festival Week

Always a highlight of the OPAIC social calendar, join us to celebrate this festival of light.

Friday 10 November

12 pm

Level 1, OPAIC

 

Get Interview Ready with Danielle Harrison

Do you want to practice and improve your interview skills? Then don't miss the chance to get interview ready with Danielle Harrison, our in-house People and Development Advisor.
Write to OPAIC Employability to block 15 minutes with Danielle on the 16th of November. Seats are limited so hurry if you do not want to miss this opportunity.

Thursday 16 November

12pm - 1pm

Level 1, OPAIC

 

Rangitoto Island Hike

Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery of Rangitoto with us as we celebrate spring with an excursion to the island. Hurry, places are extremely limited! Follow this link to sign up.

Friday 17 November

All day

Meet at Auckland Ferry Terminal, $20 (usually $43)

 

Student Ambassador Event

A time for us to recognise and celebrate the hard work of our Student Ambassadors over the past year!

If you would like to join the team, please follow this link.

Thursday 23 November

5 pm

 

OPAIC Christmas Party

Join us as we celebrate the end of the academic year and the start of the summer holidays at OPAIC.

Thursday 7 December

 12.30 pm

Level 1, OPAIC (FREE)

 

Weekly events

 

Academic Skills Workshops - OPAIC Level 8

A series of workshops designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your courses. Topics include understanding assessments, research skills, and referencing.

Refer to the Learning Support newsletter in your student email for further information about upcoming sessions.

 

Week 2

Tues 17 October

11.30 am

Academic Reading+ Researching

 

 

1.30 pm

Academic Writing + Paraphrasing

 

Wed 18 October

11.30 am

Referencing + Zotero

 

 

1.30 pm

Academic Reading+ Researching

 

Thurs 19 October

11.30 am

Academic Writing + Paraphrasing

 

 

1.30 pm

Referencing + Zotero

Week 3

Tues 24 October

11.30 am

Academic Writing + Paraphrasing

 

 

1.30 pm

Academic Reading+ Researching

 

Wed 25 October

11.30 am

Introduction to MS Excel

 

 

1.30 pm

Referencing + Zotero

 

Thurs 26 October

11.30 am

Referencing + Zotero

 

 

1.30 pm

Introduction to MS Excel

External events

 

Labour Day public holiday

The campus will be closed on this day.

Monday 23 October

 

Auckland Diwali Festival

The Auckland Diwali Festival has grown to become New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival. It's a free, family-friendly event held every year in October. Find out more here.

Saturday 4 November & Sunday 5 November (FREE)

Aotea Square

 

Grey Lynn Park Festival,

Grey Lynn Park Festival is a long-running, one-day community festival in Auckland filled with music, arts and entertainment.  Find out more here.

Saturday 18 November (FREE)

Dryden Street, Grey Lynn