HSM hosts Hastings Girls’ High
The Graeme Dingle Foundation has launched a commendable programme aimed at broadening the career horizons of high school students. This initiative addresses a common misconception among students that college is the sole pathway to a successful career. The Foundation highlights alternative career options and pathways. As a result, its goal is to encourage high school students to explore a wider range of industries and discover careers beyond the traditional university pathway. Visits to local businesses like HSM help students explore different industries. They also allow students to picture themselves working in those roles.
On May 20th, HSM had the pleasure of hosting a group of students from Hastings Girls’ High School. The visit was led by Brent, who provided a comprehensive tour of the HSM office. During the tour, Brent highlighted the wide range of career opportunities available at HSM. He focused particularly on roles in guarding and monitoring. The monitoring room was a standout feature of the visit, capturing the interest of many students. One student expressed particular enthusiasm about the prospect of a future career as a monitoring operator. This was HSM’s first visit with the Graeme Dingle Foundation. More visits with Hawke’s Bay schools are already planned. It was encouraging to see students excited about careers they may never have considered before. The visit also highlighted the value of giving young people hands-on exposure to different industries.
HSM is also looking forward to taking part in Futureopoly. The Graeme Dingle Foundation event encourages young people to explore different career pathways. The Graeme Dingle Foundation will host the event at the Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds in early June. Around 500–600 students are expected to attend in a fun, interactive environment. Through games and activities, local employers, including HSM, will introduce students to their businesses. They’ll also showcase the career opportunities available. HSM is looking forward to being part of a more interactive experience than traditional careers presentations. The event aims to help students discover opportunities they may not have considered and make informed decisions about their future.
HSM is committed to investing in the local youth community. Through initiatives like the Graeme Dingle Foundation programme and Futureopoly, HSM hopes to connect with students. The goal is to inspire them and introduce careers they may not have considered. These initiatives form part of HSM’s long-term commitment to developing local talent and supporting the Hawke’s Bay community.
The partnership between the Graeme Dingle Foundation and local businesses like HSM helps students discover career opportunities beyond traditional academic pathways.. HSM is proud to support the Foundation’s work. By exposing students to real workplaces and interactive experiences, these programmes help build the future workforce.