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Taking a shot at skill shortages
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 10:04 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Industry Training Federation (ITF) has taken a foray into popular culture to raise young people's awareness of workplace learning. Cars in the Wellington CBD are being "hit" this week with pamphlets entitled 'skill bill' and 'skill ... More >>
500 extra Modern Apprenticeships a good start
Monday, 22 September 2003, 11:44 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
Steve Maharey the Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) has announced funding for 500 more Modern Apprentices this financial year. This is in addition to budgeted funding, although the target of 7,500 Modern Apprenticeships by June 2006 remains ... More >>
Immigration Changes Mean More Tradespeople For NZ
Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:30 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Government's review of the General Skills component of the Skilled/Business stream of the New Zealand Immigration Programme has led to the replacement of the General Skills Category with a new Skilled Migrant Category. The intent of the legislation ... More >>
Single funding rate for industry training
Thursday, 29 May 2003, 11:53 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) today announced that a single Standard Training Measure (STM) rate for all Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) will be introduced. More >>
Modern Apprenticeships and Gateway supported
Monday, 12 May 2003, 5:03 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Government announced a $56m plan to get young people into education, training and work today. A major component of the plan is the expansion of the Gateway and Modern Apprenticeships programmes. Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) are the ... More >>
Investment in NZQA good for industry training
Friday, 2 May 2003, 4:00 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Government has announced new funding to support NZQA capability. This new funding supports national qualifications, streamlines business operations, and the replacement of information systems including enhancing records of learning. More >>
Knowledge society gains from industry training
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 10:11 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Government announced today that it will commit an additional $85 million over the next four years to strengthen workplace learning through Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). Industry training is a vital component of New Zealand’s innovative knowledge ... More >>
TEC e-learning conference wise investment
Monday, 7 April 2003, 7:50 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The just completed two day TEC Conference on ‘E Learning and Industry Training: A Strategic Approach’ was a wise investment according to the Industry Training Federation. More >>
Dunedin shows leadership in promoting trades
Thursday, 20 February 2003, 11:23 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
“Dunedin is showing commendable leadership in promoting trades”, said Darel Hall Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation. More >>
31% Growth In Industry Training
Tuesday, 18 February 2003, 4:13 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
Official figures released today by the Tertiary Education Commission show that participation in Industry Training grew by 31% between 2000 and 2002. More >>
TEC launch - concrete commitment to 1/4 Million
Friday, 14 February 2003, 9:27 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The launch of the Tertiary Education Commission saw a concrete commitment to a quarter million people in industry training by 2007. More >>
Skills training means higher employability
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 3:32 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The announcement of a 4.9% unemployment rate was welcomed by the Industry Training Federation today. More >>
Even more NZers take advantage of tertiary ed
Tuesday, 21 January 2003, 7:20 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
Figures released today that show that between July 2001 and July 2002 the number of students involved in Ministry of Education funded tertiary education increased by 11.3%. Enrolments increased at polytechnics (6.4%) and universities (1.4%) between ... More >>
New Legislation Welcomed By The ITF
Thursday, 5 December 2002, 10:09 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Industry Training Federation (ITF) welcomes the passing of the Tertiary Education Reform Bill today. More >>
Skills Shortage Action Through Industry Training
Wednesday, 20 November 2002, 8:51 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The key message from the Department of Labour’s Skill Shortages report for the September 2002 quarter released today is that solving the general skills shortages problem remains a key to the economic transformation of New Zealand and its return to the ... More >>
ITF releases Briefing to Incoming Minister
Friday, 27 September 2002, 9:59 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Industry Training Federation released its Briefing to the Incoming Minister following its meeting with Hon. Steve Maharey today. More >>
National Policy For Industry Training
Thursday, 18 July 2002, 11:17 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
National’s industry training policy builds upon the success of Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) and sets a clear direction for the future, said Paul Williams, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation (ITF). More >>
Ambitious Targets For Industry Training
Friday, 5 July 2002, 9:02 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
Labour’s industry training policy sets ambitious targets for the next five years said Marilyn Brady, Chairperson of the Industry Training Federation (ITF). More >>
Marilyn Brady New ITF Chairperson
Wednesday, 19 June 2002, 2:13 pm | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
Marilyn Brady has been elected ITF Chairperson for 2002/03 at the ITF AGM in Wellington yesterday (Tuesday 18 June). More >>
Tertiary Board Includes Industry Training Leader
Wednesday, 12 June 2002, 8:31 am | Industry Training Federation of New Zealand
The Government has today announced the full membership of the transition Tertiary Education Board (TEC) which will include industry training leader John Blakey. John is the current Chairperson of the Industry Training Federation (ITF) as well as Chief ... More >>
