GRADUATE WITH CONFIDENCE

YOUR ACHIEVEMENT
DESERVES A MOMENT

Celebrate your graduation in-person or online

CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS

Make this incredible milestone with pride.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS

Capture the moment with high-quality photos.

MEET FELLOW GRADUATES

Connect and build lifelong friendships.

NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY

Open doors to new career opportunities.

RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE

Official Recognition of your achievement.

SHARE THE MOMENT WITH FAMILY

Celebrate together with family and friends.

RECOGNISING SUCCESS

The Career Academy Awards

We were excited to hold a special Graduation & Prize giving ceremony for our students in June 2026, where graduates and their families came together to celebrate their hard work and the achievement of their qualifications.

We believe the exceptional should be awarded. Each year, we notice that there are a few students who excel in their course, either through exceptional hard work, an infectious enthusiasm, or a deep understanding of the course content. So far, these students have been the unsung heroes of The Career Academy. Their tutors love them, but we think the whole world should know who they are. That’s why we created The Career Academy awards.

We’ll be giving away an award to one exceptional student from each subject. These students have been hand-picked by the tutors for their ability to shine in their course. Some have performed spectacularly academically, others have worked hard and succeeded despite difficult circumstances, and others have simply made their tutors days a little bit brighter. Whatever their achievements, we think its important to celebrate them, and who knows, you might even be a recipient yourself.

  • MYOB Certificate

A DAY OF REAL VALUE

Keynote Speakers

Our students had the opportunity to meet other graduates, hear from industry leaders, and listen to our keynote speaker, Natalie Tolhopf, who inspired them to become unstoppable.

Sales & Mind Coach

Natalie Tolhopf

We have heard from keynote speaker Natalie Tolhopf, one of New Zealand’s top sales and mindset coaches. Over the last decade, she has coached hundreds of people to cultivate powerful self-belief and develop the confidence to sell with simplicity and success.

After growing her own profitable business (with plenty of failures along the way), Natalie Tolhopf knows that success starts with your mindset. As an experienced speaker and facilitator, she guides business owners to quit looking to others for guidance and trust their inner mentor, so you can finally step into your role and become unstoppable.

Natalie shared her story of quitting her addiction to unrealistic expectations and embracing her expertise. We learnt to trust yourself, know yourself, and back yourself so we can become unstoppable.

SEEK Pass

SEEK

SEEK and SEEK Pass joined us as special guests at the TCA Graduation to support our students as they take their next step after study. SEEK is one of Australia’s leading employment marketplaces, helping people search and apply for jobs, explore career options, and connect with employers.

SEEK Pass is SEEK's trusted digital credential platform, where students can verify and securely share things like their identity, qualifications, licences, and work-related documents. This helped our graduates to stand out when applying for jobs, build trust with employers, and present their skills and achievements in a more professional way.

THE EXPERIENCE

Moments that Mattered

Graduates take to the stage and received professionally framed certificates from our Tutors & Academic Team.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Awards
Hear From Leading Mindset Coaches such as Natalie Tolhopf
SEEK Support To Help You Get A New Job or Promotion

THE MOMENTS

CHOOSE YOUR GRADUATION EXPERIENCE

GRADUATE IN PERSON

Auckland Ceremony

Celebrate on stage in Auckland

Family and friends welcome

Professional photography

Connect with fellow graduates

OR

GRADUATE ONLINE

Live Online Ceremony

Join live from anywhere

Family can watch from home

Live recognition during ceremony

Interactive online celebration

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Beyond Graduation

To support graduates with the next step in their career journeys, we also provided FREE practical resources to everyone who attended, including:

  • Recruiters and industry representatives who helped graduates explore opportunities in the job market.
  • A professional photographer who captured photos suitable for LinkedIn, websites, and social media profiles.
  • A career coach who helped graduates prepare personalised career plans and provided valuable feedback on their LinkedIn profiles, CVs, cover letters, and more.
  • "Such an amazing experience walking up on the stage to recieve the Certificate with confidence.
    Everything was very well organized by the TCA including hospitality the food was just as amazing 👏
    Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful ceremony made all the graduates feel very special and loved..."

    Ashmita Singh

    TCA Graduate

  • "Thank you so much for your lovely message. I really appreciate it.

    Graduating with my Diploma in Business Administration is something I'm incredibly proud of, and it was such a special day to celebrate. Studying with The Career Academy has given me greater confidence in my abilities and strengthened my business knowledge. It has also shown me that I'm capable of achieving goals I set for myself, even while balancing other commitments.

    I'm happy for you to share my graduation photo and success story if it helps inspire others to take the next step in their own education. If my journey encourages even one person to believe in themselves and pursue their goals, that would mean a lot to me.

    Thank you again for all your support throughout my studies.

    Kind regards,

    Niola"

    Niola Sika

    TCA Graduate

  • "Good afternoon team,

    I’m more than happy to share it, along with my successful story below,

    First of all, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who worked both in front of the scenes and behind the scenes to make our graduation ceremony such a success. It was a truly wonderful and unforgettable day for me and my little family.

    Eleven years ago, I came to this beautiful country and started building both my family and my career at the same time. Life was very challenging back then, and I could never have imagined how far we would come. Every struggle taught us valuable lessons, and we grew stronger by learning from our mistakes and making improvements along the way.

    My major was Hospitality, and I also completed a Management qualification (Edexcel) in the UK in 2011. I travelled and worked in many places, gaining valuable experiences that helped shape who I am today.

    Six years ago, I made the decision to change my career, as many members of my family work in the finance industry. When I joined Napier City Council three years ago as a Customer Services Officer, I saw many opportunities within the organisation for people who were willing to grow and develop. I expressed my interest in joining the Accounts Department and shared that I was studying towards a Diploma through Career Academy.

    Looking back, enrolling with Career Academy was one of the best decisions I made during my career transition. I received excellent support from the tutors, who were always approachable and easy to communicate with.

    I spent one year on secondment with the Finance team before moving into my current role as a Payroll Assistant. My studies strongly complemented the work I was doing, and it was rewarding to have my efforts recognised.

    Two years ago, I was struggling with depression when I began my studies. Following the advice of my counsellor, I decided to start studying to help me focus on something positive and meaningful. It gave me purpose, confidence, and helped me move forward during a difficult time in my life.

    I strongly believe that there is no age limit when it comes to education. You only have one life, and knowledge is something that no one can ever take away from you.

    To everyone who is currently studying or thinking about starting their career journey with Career Academy, I wish you all the very best. You will have an unforgettable learning experience, gain valuable knowledge, and open doors to new opportunities.

    Thank you again to everyone who supported us and made this special day possible.

    Kind regards,

    Surani Mahagodage"

    Surani Mahagodage

    TCA Graduate

THE EXPERIENCE AWAITS

Key Event Details

Date: TBD

Time Registration: TBD

Dress Code: Smart Casual

E.g. jeans or a dress is fine, no need for graduation gown.

Graduation Rundown

Location: TBD

Parking: TBD

Special Early Bird Offer: Take advantage of our Super Early Bird Pricing with 50% off Graduation tickets when you confirm this week

General Admission: $129 + GST (you + 1)

Family Pass: $224.50 + GST (3 additional family members)

As you’re on a payment plan, we’ll simply add this cost to your balance without changing your weekly payments.

Don’t miss out! We have a limited number of tickets available. Secure your graduation tickets now.

Please confirm who you will be bringing with you to graduation.

SECURE YOUR SPOT

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You can buy your Early Bird Graduation tickets now! Tickets are only $189 + GST (includes family pass) for the face-to-face event or $79 + GST for the online event.

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