Employment Consultants
At the International Travel College (ITC), we’ve been helping students build careers in the airline, travel and tourism industry for over 30 years. We know that finding your first job can feel exciting, and sometimes a little daunting – which is why we have dedicated Employment Consultants to support our students as they take their next steps.
Our Employment Consultants, Ceri Jenkins and Vanessa Barnett, work alongside students and graduates to help them feel confident, prepared and ready to enter the industry.
ITC is well connected across the airline, travel and tourism sectors, and our students are known for their professionalism, enthusiasm, practical skills and passion for the industry.
How we support our students
Our Employment Consultants can help with:
- Giving CVs a final check before applying for jobs
- Interview preparation and advice
- Finding part-time employment while studying
- Connecting students with work experience and volunteer opportunities
- Sharing industry and employment opportunities
- Building confidence and developing a strong work ethic
- Providing practical HR and employment advice
- Supporting graduates as they progress through their careers
This support is available to current ITC students and graduates, because your relationship with ITC doesn’t have to end when you receive your qualification.
Vanessa getting into the spirit at ITC!
Meet Vanessa
Vanessa knows first-hand just how valuable ITC’s employment support can be. She was an ITC student herself, graduating in 2002 with an Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism. ITC helped Vanessa secure her first role in wholesale travel at Go Holidays, beginning a career that would span more than 20 years.
She went on to spend 11 years with Adventure World, specialising in Africa and South and Central America, before moving to House of Travel. Her career has given her incredible opportunities to travel, including exploring the Amazon, visiting Machu Picchu and travelling throughout Africa and Asia.
Having recently worked as an ITC Course Advisor, Vanessa has already loved watching students grow in confidence and discover what they are capable of. In her new role as Employment Consultant, she is excited to help students make that next step into the industry.
“Sarndra helped me find my first job in wholesale a LONG time ago, and I had an amazing career that enabled me to travel the world. If I can do the same for our students, that will be a very rewarding experience for me!”
Vanessa’s advice to students is to be confident in what you know, curious about what you don’t, and open to every opportunity. You never know where a career in travel could take you.
Ceri Jenkins – Key Stakeholder Manager
Meet Ceri
Ceri Jenkins joined the ITC team in August 2007. He has a wealth of sales experience, expertise, and knowledge of the Travel & Tourism Industry and Education Sector. He came to this role from Stray where he was responsible for and successful in sales growth, agency partnerships and training.
His key tasks are to maximise sales and growth of ITC services and products and to market and enhance the College profile within secondary schools and industry networks.
“I joined ITC and within my first week, we were winning awards!” said Ceri. “I have already made lots of contacts within the industry, who are keen to work with ITC. The response to date from a variety of sectors of the industry has been overwhelming, there is obviously a real desire to engage with premier educators such as ITC. Increased industry engagement will only enhance student employment options when they graduate” he said.
ITC is an incredible place to start your airline, travel and tourism journey and gain the tools and experience you need to be a success. If this is something you would like to find out more about then please do not hesitate to contact us toll free 0800 868747 or email college@itc.co.nz