Apprenticeship opened doors to Beehive
Mark Watson is among the Got a Trade Ambassadors for 2018.
Whakawhanaungatanga: redefining pastoral care
Reflecting on the recent Māori tertiary education hui, Tuia te ako, Turaukawa Bartlett said delegates discussed the need to re-situate Māori hauora as the fundamental element and pre-determinant to learning success.
New scheme will help NEETs gain employment and qualifications
The new Mana in Mahi – Strength in Work scheme will encourage employers to take on young people on a benefit and help them work towards a Level 4 qualification.
Industries are “ready to go” with micro-credentials
Industries are welcoming the Government's announcement that micro-credentials will be recognised as part of New Zealand's qualifications system as they will help fill skill-driven shortages in the workplace.
Innovative new qualifications for sport and recreation leaders
Two new online qualifications help provide a new pathway for aspiring sport and recreation leaders.
Opinion: Gus Gilmore – Polytechs need to get people into better jobs
Polytechs need to improve their training courses for the disadvantaged says Gus Gilmore.
“University is not the only option” – an on-the-job training success story
On-the-job training provides a good alternative to university study for many and is helping to plug skill shortages in many sectors.
Youth Work apprenticeship programme provides career pathway
A new Youth Work apprenticeship programme provides another career pathway for school leavers.
Will removing competitive funding damage polytechs?
The Opposition has criticised the Education Minister’s decision to remove competitive funding from non-degree study, saying it will exacerbate the challenges faced by our polytech sector.
Education Minister says change is coming for polytechs: ‘Status quo is not an option’
Education Minister Chris Hipkins is saying the "status quo is not an option" in the future of the country's polytech institutions.
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