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Industry training investment out of step

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:35 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“Today’s Budget aims to invest in New Zealand’s future, but the investment in growing industry training is out of step with the needs of businesses and workers”, said Jeremy Baker, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

Spending on skills leadership – just the beginning

Monday, 30 April 2007, 4:40 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“Today’s announcement by the Minister for Tertiary Education, that Government plans to invest in the industry skills leadership activities of industry training organisations, is welcomed”, said Jeremy Baker, Executive Director of the Industry ... More >>

Modern Apprenticeship milestone

Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 1:51 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

The Minister for Tertiary Education has today announced that 3000 Modern Apprentices have completed their training. More >>

New research supports industry training

Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 9:40 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

The Industry Training Federation is pleased to announce the release of three new research reports to support industry training. The first report, based on a survey of employers and Industry Training Organisations (ITOs), outlines what literacy and ... More >>

“Now we know – we need more skills training”

Thursday, 7 December 2006, 4:33 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“This week’s Census 2006 figures have revealed that we need to invest more in skills training, particularly at the diploma and certificate level”, said Jeremy Baker, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

Jeremy Baker to lead ITF Secretariat

Friday, 13 October 2006, 10:54 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

Jeremy Baker has been appointed Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation as of 16th of October. More >>

Modern Apprenticeships continued success

Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 2:26 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

The Minister for Tertiary Education has today announced that Modern Apprenticeship numbers reached 9,171 by the end of June 2006 More >>

Tertiary commitment made, more detail to come

Thursday, 27 July 2006, 3:08 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“Dr Cullen has made a significant commitment to define the funding rules for what the student component and industry training fund parts of the system can be used for”, said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. “Sorting ... More >>

Industry Training meets industry skill needs

Thursday, 27 July 2006, 9:16 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

"In order to meet the skill needs of industry in such a fast-changing environment, tertiary education organisations need to develop ways of working together more effectively", said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

95% support Modern Apprenticeships

Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 12:29 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

Employer and employee support for the Modern Apprenticeship Programme has been highlighted in an evaluation released by the government today. More >>

Developing People in Industry

Thursday, 13 July 2006, 1:59 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

The Industry Training Federation is proud to announce a first class range of speakers at its 2006 Conference: Developing People. More >>

Industry reskilling for economy’s needs

Tuesday, 4 July 2006, 1:52 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

4 July 2006 Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) have a significant and growing role to play in facilitating and influencing tertiary education and training for their industries. In order to better understand the direction of Industry Training, ... More >>

Industry Training Opportunity Missed

Friday, 19 May 2006, 1:16 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

"The Budget announcement of an additional $4.44 million a year for the Industry Training Fund will not increase the ability of Industry Training Organisations to help meet the skill needs of industry", said John Meeuwsen, Chair of the Industry Training ... More >>

Industry Training Working for Maori

Thursday, 20 April 2006, 12:55 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“More and more Maori are increasing their skills through industry training”, said Darel Hall, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. The latest industry training figures released by the Tertiary Education Commission show that 28,636 Maori ... More >>

Industry skill needs identified in research

Thursday, 13 April 2006, 3:09 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

"Research into New Zealand's future skill and training needs will help shape the future tertiary education landscape", says Darel Hall, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

Female participation soars in industry training

Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 1:38 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“Female participation continues to soar in industry training”, said Darel Hall, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

Skill shortages remain in trades

Friday, 3 February 2006, 11:45 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

The Department of Labour has released reports on job vacancies and labour and skill shortages. “It is important to note that labour and skill shortages remain very high. The data shows shortages are only just coming off 30 year peaks”, said Darel Hall ... More >>

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