2013 Media Statements

Incease in Maori and Pasifika Trades Training a Great Move

9 May 2013

The Industry Training Federation (ITF) endorses the announcement by Government today of a major expansion of Maori and Pasifika Trades Training. ITF Chief Executive Mark Oldershaw stated that it was another endorsement of the success and importance of industry training. Read more

Maori learners benefit from work-based training

11 April 2013

Maori learners are getting more out of workplace-based training in recent years according to the Industry Training Federation, as the results of a two-year research project are released. Chief executive of the Industry Training Federation, Mark Oldershaw, said industry training is of increased importance for New Zealand’s transition to a skills-based economy. “With Maori youth set to become an increasingly larger proportion of the working population in upcoming years, the findings of the research are both very relevant and timely. It’s critical that we encourage more Maori youth into industry training and make sure we do all we can to ensure they succeed and thrive." Read more 

Vocational Pathways to make NCEA more understandable for Employers and Students

4 April 2013

Learning will become more relevant, students more work-ready and employers will better understand the NCEA system with the help of Vocational Pathways, says Industry Training Federation Chief Executive Mark Oldershaw. Read more

Changes to apprenticeships get the thumbs up

25 January 2013

Government changes announced today will help raise the validity of apprenticeship training and make it easier for employers to take part, Industry Training Federation Chief Executive Mark Oldershaw said today.

Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Steven Joyce have today announced results of an 18-month review into industry training. Read more