Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

Scoop InfoPages

This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Industry Training Federation of New Zealand for InfoPages here.

Industry Training Federation of New Zealand - Latest News [Page 7]

100,000 Learners In Industry Training

Tuesday, 7 December 2004, 5:02 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

Information released by the Tertiary Education Commission shows there are over 100,000 people in Industry Training today. This compares to 117,000 in universities, 91,000 in Polytechnics, 41,000 in Wananga and 29,000 in PTEs[1]. More >>

500th Successful Modern Apprenticeship Celebrated

Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 2:26 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“The 500th completed Modern Apprenticeship is good news for reducing skill shortages”, said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

Skills, wages and wealth up

Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 1:40 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

Two pieces of research released today show that the number of workers being up-skilled through industry training can double by 2007, and the wage and productivity gains of those trainees will be between 5% and 20%. More >>

Higher employment means more workplace learning

Thursday, 11 November 2004, 4:37 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

The announcement of a 3.8% unemployment rate was welcomed by the Industry Training Federation today. More >>

Skilled immigration made simpler

Wednesday, 27 October 2004, 10:13 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

It will be easier for people with trade and technical qualifications to immigrate to New Zealand thanks to the combined efforts of Industry Training Organisations, the Department of Labour and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. More >>

Skills package sustains Māori economic growth

Wednesday, 29 September 2004, 10:39 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

1,000 atu ngä tängata Māori i roto i ngä mahi whakangungu ä-ahumahi, me ngä hötaka whakangungu äkonga i te wähi mahi, e kiia nei ko Modern Apprenticeships More >>

Skills package sustains economic growth

Tuesday, 28 September 2004, 10:52 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“The skills package announced today sustains economic growth”, said Pieter Burghout, Chair of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

Stellar year for Industry Training

Thursday, 2 September 2004, 9:46 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“It’s been a stellar year for industry training”, said Darel Hall, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation, in reaction to today’s release of the Industry Training 2003 report by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey More >>

Industry Training up 11%

Friday, 27 August 2004, 3:46 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

"People in industry training are up 11% on the same time last year - good news for reducing skills shortages", said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

500 Women Modern Apprentices Achieved

Friday, 27 August 2004, 8:40 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“500 women in Modern Apprentices is good news for reducing skill shortages”, said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. “This is the first time we have achieved that number”. More >>

The skills issue: silver linings and grey clouds

Wednesday, 11 August 2004, 11:07 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

"The lack of investment in skills training must be fixed", said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

Extra funding welcome - 250,000 target needs work

Friday, 28 May 2004, 1:29 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“The ITF welcomes the extra government investment of $25 million over four years in industry training for skilled career development”, said Pieter Burghout Chairperson of the Industry Training Federation, “recognising the important contribution industry ... More >>

More women participating in Industry Training

Thursday, 13 May 2004, 3:05 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

Women’s participation in Industry Training, including Modern Apprenticeships, can further increase according to a research report released by the Industry Training Federation today. More >>

Good package for young people

Thursday, 13 May 2004, 12:18 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“The government has announced a good package for young people”, said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

More Modern Apprenticeships needed for future

Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 12:22 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey has announced the number of Modern Apprentices has reached a new high of 6,580 young people aged 16 – 21. More >>

Earn while you learn and no student loan

Wednesday, 28 April 2004, 1:19 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand

“The growth in student loans to $7 billion is one of the reasons why industry training, including modern apprenticeships, is very popular with young people, their families and employers”, said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>

Scoop InfoPages