Good afternoon and welcome to the August 2009 edition of the Independent Tertiary Institutions (ITI) newsletter. This monthly publication highlights excellence and achievements at our members. ITI is a peak industry body representing a broad range of larger, high-quality private training establishments.
In this issue, Natcoll have introduced an innovative new internship programme to help provide their learner's with real-world experience. Over in West Auckland, New Zealand Management Academies has been selected as a finalist in the local business awards based on their commitment to staff training. The International Travel College is introducing scholarships to provide direct financial support to students with exceptional potential. On a topical note, students from the Media Design School have won the topical advertisement contest. Finally, there is a short list of upcoming events which are open to the public.
Regards
Neil Miller
Executive Director
Independent Tertiary Institutions (ITI)
Natcoll’s Graduate Get “Live” Experience
Natcoll’s new Creative Bite design studio offers graduates a fantastic opportunity. Recent graduates of the level 6 and 7 Diploma courses in Graphic Design, Web Design, Video Post Production, Interactive Design and 3D Animation work as designers within the newly created Graduate Work ... more »
NZMA Makes the Grade in Prestigious Business Awards
A strong commitment to staff development has earned NZMA's Auckland West Academy a place amongst the crème de la crème of West Auckland businesses. The academy has just been named a finalist in the prestigious 2009 Westpac Waitakere Enterprise Business Awards and will now battle it out ... more »
ITC Gets Students Off to a Flying Start
The International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC) is offering two $5000 scholarships and eight runner-up scholarships of $2000 to students who show exceptional potential. Applicants are asked to create a brochure promoting an Auckland-based activity or attraction to a young traveller or ... more »
MDS Students Win Topical Award
Media Design School students Tim Twigden and Karin Lundgren from the Diploma of Creative Advertising recently won the student Topical Ad of the Year in the Student Creative Newspaper Advertising Awards. The awards were held as part of the NAB Newspaper of the Year awards. Students ... more »
ITI Upcoming Events
Global Poverty Project ‘1.4 Billion Reasons’ BethlehemTertiary Institute is a sponsor of the GPP NZ Launch Tour. Presented by Hugh Evans 24 – 31 August Official launch, Beehive Banquet Hall, Monday 24 August 1.4 Billion Reasons' is a new feature slideshow presentation produced by 'The ... more »
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ITI Newsletter - August 2009