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Aoraki supports dairy industry across the supply chain

Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 4:30 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

If you thought farming was only about cows in fields, take a look at how technology plays a major role. More >>

New Zealand needs more qualified dairy workers

Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 11:59 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

A new engineering-based qualification at Aoraki Polytechnic will produce graduates with the skills to work on today’s high-tech dairy farms and could also significantly reduce potential food safety issues in the industry. More >>

Aoraki Polytechnic team up with Oceania Dairy for training

Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 4:46 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

Aoraki Polytechnic is teaming up with growing local dairy company, Oceania Dairy, to provide training for staff based at its Glenavy dairy operation. More >>

Federated Farmers backs Aoraki Polytechnic

Thursday, 4 December 2014, 11:36 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

Aoraki Polytechnic launched a quarterly programme of primary industry professional development sessions this week by connecting Agribusiness Software Specialists with the local farming industry. More >>

Tourism Waitaki scholarship at Aoraki Polytechnic

Thursday, 20 November 2014, 12:16 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

Young people wanting to get into tourism are being urged to get creative to win a scholarship and kick start their career. Aoraki Polytechnic has joined with the Waitaki Tourism Association and Tourism Waitaki to offer a unique scholarship and internship ... More >>

Huge educational spinoffs if Timaru wins the Gigatown

Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 11:14 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

Huge educational spinoffs are expected if Timaru wins the Gigatown competition and becomes the country’s technology hub. Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of programmes at Aoraki Polytechnic, chief executive Alex Cabrera ... More >>

Transport on the table at Aoraki Polytechnic

Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 12:22 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

Industry leaders and Mayor Damon Odey met with Aoraki Polytechnic management last week (31 Oct) to discuss plans for new Transport and Logistics qualifications which will begin for the first time in 2015 under the Primary Industries portfolio. More >>

Committed to Primary Industries

Monday, 29 September 2014, 2:45 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

Agricultural education is being given a huge boost in Mid-Canterbury with new programmes being rolled out by Aoraki Polytechnic. More >>

Big Machine Workshop gets thumbs up

Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 5:42 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

Students and community leaders gave Aoraki Polytechnic’s new Big Machine Workshop the thumbs up during its official opening today. More >>

Aoraki Polytechnic welcomes Youth Alley

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 1:40 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

Youth Alley has a new home, thanks to a positive new community partnership between YMCA South and Mid Canterbury and Aoraki Polytechnic. More >>

Aoraki First to Offer New National Qualifications in English

Thursday, 28 March 2013, 4:56 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

Aoraki Polytechnic will soon become the first place in New Zealand where students can study towards six new nationally accredited qualifications in English. More >>

Local degree pathways proving popular

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 10:26 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

This year at least eight Aoraki Polytechnic arts and media students are taking up the offer to credit their study at towards a degree. Many people may not be aware but you can start your study pathway towards a degree right here at Aoraki, meaning ... More >>

Aoraki programmes cater for skill shortage areas

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 10:25 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

It may be a good idea to look at which industries have the greatest skills shortages and focus your study choices towards a career in those industries. More >>

New Programme in Nanny Education

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 9:55 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

Aoraki Polytechnic’s accreditation to offer the New Zealand Certificate in Nanny Education (Level 5) has now been approved by NZQA. More >>

10 Youth Guarantee places still available

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 9:47 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

Tertiary Education Without A Student Loan? – Govt Scheme Makes It Possible 10 Youth Guarantee places still available More >>

Computing Courses In response to Demand

Wednesday, 22 August 2012, 10:13 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

Aoraki Polytechnic has responded to demand from local business and is now offering computing short courses servicing the Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton areas. “Computing skills are a necessary and vital part of business. Having sound knowledge of computing ... More >>

Aoraki Polytechnic Mid Year Graduation 2012

Thursday, 19 July 2012, 9:41 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

Aoraki Polytechnic’s Timaru campus will be buzzing with excitement as over 70 students from Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton prepare to celebrate their success at Aoraki Polytechnic’s mid year graduation today, Thursday 19 July at Aoraki’s Timaru campus gymnasium. More >>

Fairfax Media Journalism Interns

Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 11:30 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

Budding journalists, bloggers and media junkies in (eds. Christchurch, Dunedin, South Island) considering turning their passion into a career need to get moving on their applications, says Aoraki Polytechnic Head of School for Media Andy Walne. More >>

Eyes on Learning Conference

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 10:14 am | Aoraki Polytechnic

This week Aoraki Polytechnic is providing a professional development opportunity for people involved in teaching adults and young adults. ‘Eyes on Learning’ has been developed to enable student development through exploring learner needs and ... More >>

Aoraki Polytechnic: Experience Week 18-22 July

Sunday, 17 June 2012, 12:58 pm | Aoraki Polytechnic

Aoraki Polytechnic is opening their classroom and workshop doors with a week of seminars, tours, open classes, study guidance and demonstrations for Experience Week! More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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