Applications for Wahine Camp
Occurring the 6th -12th of July 2024
Applications open Monday 29th of April - Sunday 26th of May.
Applicants must be:
- A female in Year 13
- Currently studying a Level 3 NCEA (or equivalent) mathematics, english and a science subject
- Healthy with a moderate level of fitness
This is your opportunity to spend 6 days on an Air Force Base with uniformed personnel, to see if a career in military aviation is right for you.
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WHAT DO WE DO?
Formation
Free supported in-school deliverables for NZ educators.
On The Road
Bringing School to Skies On the Road! Find out how we can bring our programme to your door step.
Learning Resources
Free aviation STEM based resources for educators and students to explore.
HIGHLIGHTS
Behind the Scenes - School to Skies camp - Teachers Edition
Subash, one of our 2021 Alumni, has put together this highlight video from his own experience.
Want to see more? Check out the extended version on his Youtube channel: School 2 Skies Edternships 2021 | Teachers Edition (Full Video)
Thanks to:
Subash from @theinfinityplusone
Music: Legends by Alex Productions
See more of Subash's work-
Instagram - @theinfinityplusone
Twitter - @elsubash
DISCOVER
Sneak Peek - School to Skies Wahine Camp
Our camps are a unique opportunity to experience what a career in a technical or aviation field would be like. The programme is mostly hands-on and supported by serving Air Force personnel.
What you’ll get out of the programme:
+ Learn the basics of flight and how aircraft work.
+ Get hands-on experience fixing real aircraft and creating components.
+ Grow confidence in your choice of mathematics and science subjects at school and learn how to apply this knowledge in a real and exciting career pathway.
+ Plan a flight mission.
+ Develop your leadership and resilience skills during our specialist workshops.
+ Mix and mingle with other like-minded individuals from around New Zealand as well as our fantastic service personnel who were once just like you, looking to make a decision about their future.
+ Ask questions, hear stories and make like-minded friends and see if an aviation or technical career in an RNZAF aviation or technical role is for you.
Important note: We have no connection with Defence Careers/Recruiting and any application outcome will not influence an application into any Defence Careers. The aim of the camp is to assist in transitioning Year 13 Women into a STEM career pathway.
SPOTLIGHT
School to Seas
Not sure if a career up in the clouds is for you but want a chance to try out your sea legs? Interested to see what maritime STEM careers are out there? Our friends over at the Royal New Zealand Navy have a fantastic opportunity for you.
New Zealand needs more women in our maritime industry as engineers, technicians and operators.
If you're a Year 12 or 13 women studying level 3 NCEA Math AND Science check out our sister programme over at School to Seas.
Click HERE for more information, or to apply.
About
School to Skies is a Royal New Zealand Air Force initiative, originally developed in 2017, to address the low numbers of women in the male-dominated military workforce.
Since then, it has grown into a broader diversity and inclusion programme. We deliver aviation science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) content across New Zealand - in schools, community programmes and targeted camps for women, under-represented ethnic groups and teachers.
Our point of difference is our use of hands-on experiential learning and mentoring from serving personnel and influential industry leaders.
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FRIENDS OF SCHOOL TO SKIES
Meet some of our amazing partners who make all this possible
NANOGIRL
CORE-EDUCATION
STEMFest TAURANGA
PAINGA PROJECT
AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND
MOTAT
NZ Warbirds Association
Rocket Lab
School to Seas
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