Whakapiki Ake
Pipeline
The WPA pipeline design has been informed by research, Addressing Indigenous health workforce inequities: A literature review exploring ‘best’ practice for recruitment into tertiary health programmes: Elana Curtis, Erena Wikaire, Kanewa Stokes & Papaarangi Reid (2012).
The Pipeline Consists Of:
Early Exposure
Year 9-11
Activities targeted towards Māori secondary school students that aim to expose students to health careers and academic pathways.
Transitioning
Year 12-13
Activities that assist Māori students to enter tertiary study programmes. Bridging/foundation programmes provide comprehensive transitioning support.
Retention/Completion
Tertiary Tauira
Activities that aim to support success in tertiary health professional programmes throughout the journey to graduation.
Secondary School
Years 9-13
Tertiary Education
Foundation & First Year
Te Kune
Developmental
Developing understanding and building foundational knowledge
Te Rea
Growth
Focusing on academic growth and preparation for tertiary study
Te Aka
To reach out
Reaching out to tertiary opportunities and making the transition
Te Weu
Take root
Establishing strong foundations in tertiary health studies
Te More
Embed
Embedding success in first-year health professional programs