New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing Graduate
Derryn Hurinui was inspired to pursue a career in nursing while working as an administrator at a medical centre. Now she’s loving her job as an Enrolled Nurse at Whanganui Hospital’s eye clinic.
Early Childhood Education Student
Leigh Munro has always loved working with children, so studying Early Childhood Education (ECE) was a natural path for her.
Cookery Lecturer
Warren McKenzie fell into teaching after his career as a chef took him to Australia, England, and Brazil.
U-Skills Academy Automotive Student
Mack Bold is on track to become a third-generation mechanic as he starts his automotive apprenticeship.
Baking Graduate
From baking birthday cakes with her mum to now making sweet treats enjoyed by people across the country, Megan Lory is turning her passion into a career.
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Graduate
Ina withdrew from psychology and sociology studies at university to pursue her passion in early childhood education at UCOL.
National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Graduate
Simone loves knowing that she's setting babies and toddlers up for learning for life.
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Graduate
Before graduating Alex's research project ballooned into a pilot study, which was published at the 2016 ASCA Conference.
Interior Design Graduate
Enrolling in UCOL’s Diploma in Interior Design was an easy choice for Mikayla Edmundson, as it allowed her to follow her passion for design while raising her young daughter.
Construction Student
Originally from Seoul, Korea, James Kang was looking to pursue his interest in Quantity Surveying, but also live a quieter lifestyle. This brought him to UCOL in Palmerston North.
Nursing Graduate
Born and bred in Masterton, Kendyall Chapman is now looking after the health of people in the Wairarapa.
Bachelor of Nursing Graduate
Emma gained full time employment as a Practice Nurse at Carterton Medical Centre in the Wairarapa.