Welcome to the May 2009 edition of the Independent Tertiary Institutions (ITI) newsletter. ITI is a recognised peak body representing a diverse range of larger high-quality Private Training Establishments (PTEs). A particularly warm welcome to all our new subscribers. Around the country, all eyes are on Budget 2009 which will be delivered by Finance Minister Hon Bill English later today. The next newsletter will have a look at the implications of the Budget for the sector.
In this issue however we continue to focus on the success of ITI members and their learners. The International Travel College (ITC) has opened a new airport training centre at their Botany Campus. Laidlaw College has helped intermediate children experience Outdoor Education Week. The Pacific International Hotel Management School (usually known as PIHMS) became a first-time sponsor of the Hotel Industry Conference which was opened by Prime Minister John Key. Inspiring young leader Hugh Evans was hosted at events around the country by Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI). Finally, students at the New Zealand Management Academies came up with a unique - and entertaining - way to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation.
Regards
Neil Miller
Executive Director
ITI
ITC’s New Training Facility Takes Flight
Passengers – your tickets please! There’s an exciting new airport at Botany Town Centre in Auckland – but you won’t see any planes taking off or landing. International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC) has just opened its Airport Training Centre at its Botany Campus. The ... more »
No Limits- Laidlaw stretches the boundaries
The School of Education at Laidlaw College supported an Outdoor Education Week with Wesley Intermediate on 30 March. Laidlaw College students work with year 7 and 8 intermediate pupils to build individual confidence and earn course credits for their part in the programme. The design of ... more »
PIHMS Connects with NZ Hotel Industry
Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) was a first time sponsor at the 3rd annual NZ Hotel Industry Conference held at the SKYCITY Convention Centre in Auckland this month. A number of Semester 5 students joined PIHMS Managing Director Bill McCallum at the Conference to ... more »
Young Humanitarian Inspires
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI) recently hosted inspiring young Australian leader Hugh Evans. Events were held at venues throughout New Zealand, and over 3000 people heard Evans speak, starting with BTI’s own graduation ceremony in Tauranga for teaching and counselling graduates. ... more »
NZMA Divas Get Dolled up for Charity
A group of New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) diploma students recently raised $650 for the Child Cancer Foundation by holding a unique – and highly entertaining – NZMA Diva pageant. On April 17, ten staff and students went head to head, battling it out to take home the first ... more »
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ITI Newsletter - May 2009