ITC lauches 2012 ITC Scholarships

International Travel College of New Zealand is about to launch its 2012 ITC Study Awards. This year’s scholarship fund offers a total of over $10,000 to individuals

ITC will offer FOUR individual awards of $2500 off course fees. Open to students of any age and open to New Zealand and overseas students.  

ITC’s Account Manager Ceri Jenkins liaises with schools and industry contacts and is thrilled that this year’s awards will give so many people a chance to fulfil their dream.

“The airline, travel and tourism industry offers a lot of very popular career choices. We want to attract the very best people to the industry and these scholarships are a way of doing that. It’s a chance to reward those who have the passion and the potential to really make a go of it in an exciting career,” says Ceri.

Applicants will be asked to create a promotional brochure about an Auckland-based activity or attraction that appeals to a young traveller or backpacker. The pick of the entries will then be invited to meet with ITC at a panel interview to discuss their brochure and why they want to pursue a career in the airline, travel and tourism industry.

“This has always worked really well as a way of identifying those with real dedication and motivation to get into the industry,” says Ceri.

“They’ve been really successful. Being awarded the scholarship was about more than just the money. It gave them a sense of confidence that they could achieve their goals,”  said Ceri.

"The process was fun and I really enjoyed it" said Daniel a scholarship student from 2011. "I was so thrilled to receive the scholarship, studying at ITC has opened so many opportunties for me" he said.

“The Tourism Industry is still continue to grow, after the success of the The Rugby World Cup, it is a chance to really show the fantastic people we have in this industry in New Zealand,” says Ceri. “It will provide all of our students, including those who receive this year’s ITC Scholarships, with a huge range of opportunities to learn and gain experience on the job. We’re proud of what we know our students can contribute to this important national event and to the industry overall.”

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ITC lauches 2011 ITC Study Awards

International Travel College of New Zealand is about to launch its 2011 ITC Study Awards. This year’s scholarship fund offers a total of over $22,000 to individuals and schools.

ITC will offer two individual awards of $2500 off course fees, and pupils from 34 local schools will also be offered the chance to apply for an ITC School Study Award of $500.

ITC’s Sales Executive Ceri Jenkins liaises with schools and industry contacts and is thrilled that this year’s awards will give so many people a chance to fulfil their dream.

Applicants will be asked to create a promotional brochure about an Auckland-based activity or attraction that appeals to a young traveller or backpacker. The pick of the entries will then be invited to meet with ITC to discuss their promotion and why they want to pursue a career in the airline, travel and tourism industry.

“This worked really well last year as a way of identifying those with real dedication and motivation to get into the industry,” says Ceri.

“They’ve been really successful. Being awarded the scholarship was about more than just the money. It gave them a sense of confidence that they could achieve their goals,”  said Ceri.

"The enterer process was fun and I really enjoyed it" said Daniel a scholarship student from 2010. "I was so thrilled to receive the scholarship, studying at ITC has opened so many opportunties for me" he said.

“The Rugby World Cup next year is a chance to really show off the fantastic people we have in this industry in New Zealand,” says Ceri. “It will provide all of our students, including those who receive this year’s ITC Study Awards, with a huge range of opportunities to learn and gain experience on the job. We’re proud of what we know our students can contribute to this important national event and to the industry overall.”

Scholarships awarded for study in 2010!

Five students have been successful in gaining an ITC Scholarship for study in 2010.  Two students received $5000 scholarships Daniel Wright from Glenfield College and Alexander Steele from Macleans College.  Three students received $2000 scholarships Danette van Aswegen from Westlake Girls, Michelle Moir from St Dominics College & Renee Heremaia from James Cook High.

Applicants were asked to create a brochure promoting an Auckland-based activity or attraction to a young traveler or backpacker.  Successful applicants were then invited to meet with ITC to discuss their brochure and explain why they want to pursue a career in the airline, travel and tourism industry.
“We love what we do, and we want to help others who have a passion for travel and tourism fulfil their potential. This is a fantastic way of identifying those students who are inspired by and committed to training in this industry,” says ITC Director Karen Houston. ”Travel and tourism continues to be a growth area in New Zealand, and with the Rugby World Cup in 2011 there couldn’t be a better time for those who see their future in this area.”
“It’s always a tough decision,” says Michelle Chatfield ITC City Campus Manager “but that in itself is so encouraging; there is a real need for well-trained, entry level staff in airline, travel and tourism , so when you are starting off with students who are already so motivated and have a flair for their work, you know they have a wonderful future ahead of them and will add real value to the industry.”
“The high level of the applicants never ceases to amaze me!’ says Michelle.  ‘Each year the Scholarship students continue to be role models for others in the College’.  Our industry needs young trained people with a passion for customer service and a can do attitude.  Our 2010 recipients definitely have these qualities!  We are confident that we have chosen well and that these students will make themselves, their schools and ITC proud!”