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Media Release: Skills Highway changing lives and workplaces
September 12, 2016
Media Release:
Skills Highway changing lives and workplaces in NZ
NZMAC ITO launches a new website
August 11, 2016
The NZ Marine and Composites ITO have just launched a fantastic new website with user friendly features which means information is easier to access for both apprentices and employers. Our new home is at www.nzmacito.org.nz . You are able to link to this new home from www.nzmarine.com.
You’ll find our new website has three main sections; Apprentices, Employers, and Schools.
ITF honours departing CEO of Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation
July 29, 2016
The Industry Training Federation (ITF) is today honouring the outstanding contribution of departing Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation (HITO) Chief Executive Erica Cumming, following 19 years at HITO, 13 as its Chief Executive.
ITF welcomes Labour Careers and apprenticeships plan
July 26, 2016
Labour's plan, if elected, to increase apprenticeships and improve pathways from school to work is welcome, says the Industry Training Federation (ITF).
Labour has committed to strengthening the careers profession through investing in careers advice in schools, including careers education in the New Zealand Curriculum, and critically, strengthening partnerships between schools, businesses and training providers.
ITF National Conference: Creating real futures through industry training and apprenticeships
July 25, 2016
Industry training leaders gather at Te Papa in Wellington this week to celebrate two decades as a Federation, and plan for future growth, as more New Zealanders gain qualifications on-the-job as industry trainees and apprentices.
At a time when many industries are reporting acute skills and training shortages, education, business and government leaders will meet at the Industry Training Federation's (ITF) national conference to discuss skills and training issues and opportunities across the workforce - from school leavers, through to the aging workforce.
Extending workplace literacy funding an essential investment
June 24, 2016
Extending workplace literacy funding to industry training is an essential economic and social investment for New Zealand, says the Industry Training Federation.
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce confirmed today the government's additional investment in workplace literacy in Budget 2016 will be extended to industry trainees working towards Level 1 and 2 qualifications.
Creating real futures with Vocational Pathways
June 02, 2016
A new national report from the Education Review Office (ERO), and a new survey by the New Zealand Council of Educational Research (NZCER) show that Vocational Pathways are providing relevant options at high school, and clearer pathways from secondary school into work, says the Industry Training Federation.
Budget 2016 is a good one for skills
May 26, 2016
New investment in apprenticeships, workplace literacy, and Maori and Pasifika Trades Training make this Budget a good one for skills and training, says the Industry Training Federation (ITF).
Budget 2016 contains several moves that will help develop our skilled workforce. As well as sorely needed boosts to apprenticeships and Maori and Pasifika Trades Training, the ITF is pleased to see more investment in workplace literacy, which will support 600 more places in 2016 and 900 additional places each year.
Apprenticeship boost welcome and necessary
May 19, 2016
Today's announcement that 5,500 more apprentices will be supported over the next four years is a welcome and necessary boost, says the Industry Training Federation.
Minister Steven Joyce announced today that $14.4 million will be spent over the next four years.
“We’re very pleased the government has listened to the sector and recognised this growing demand.” says ITF Chief Executive Josh Williams.
It is also a positive acknowledgement of the role of employers as a critical part of the tertiary sector, delivering relevant skills and qualifications to working people.