Pūhoro STEM Academy - Empowering Success in Tertiary Education
"Discover how the Pūhoro STEM Academy is revolutionizing tertiary education with a focus on success for Maori students. Through innovative programs and impactful initiatives, the academy is making strides towards creating a more inclusive and diverse STEM community. Contact Naomi Manu, the Founder and Director, to learn more. Join us on this journey towards excellence in STEM education." (468 characters)
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ritetanga Tertiary Success for Everyone P horo STEM Academy 7 August 2019
He waka eke noa - Our Framework
Our Tauira Affiliating to 68 iwi throughout Aotearoa 630 registered students from four regions Aspirations across over 40 different STEM related professions Over 2500 registered wh nau members
Transitions 14% will study a business qualification 11% went into 66% of this cohort were not originally on an academic pathway 87% apprenticeships and NZDF (all STEM) transition to tertiary (at degree level) in 2018 68% will study STEM related qualifications
Parity Impacts 92% retained to Year 13 (incl. senior sciences) 87% entered university at degree level (67% in STEM courses) 100% of P horo cohort passed more than 85% of semester 1 courses Semester 1 Successful Course Completion rate was 94% 100% of P horo cohort retained to Semester 2
Key Learnings Wh nau critical driver of success Intensive support in secondary school (weekly mentoring and tutoring, career exposure, focus on value drivers) Tertiary exposure over a longer period of time (from Year 11) Sense of community both in the secondary programme and tertiary programme (Phase 2 students mentor and tutor Phase 1 students)
Contact Naomi Manu Founder and Director P horo STEM Academy n.manu@massey.ac.nz www.puhoro.co.nz 021 742 638
