Posts by Jess O'Connor
To all our #tourismheroes: We see you, and we’re thankful for you
In challenging times, some wise words from a man called Fred Rogers help us to focus on the good in the world.
Fred Rogers once said:
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping’.”
There are many, many helpers at the moment. Our doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Teachers, supermarket assistants, delivery drivers. Hospitality workers, baristas, customer service professionals. Friends and family caring for one another, neighbours checking in on each other, and even strangers sharing funny stories and memes on the internet to lighten our spirits.
We are thankful for every single helper in this pandemic.
Today, we want to make a special shoutout to all our #tourismheroes – all of the people working in the tourism industry to help travellers navigate this exceptionally challenging time.
Posted in News, Study inspiration, Travel and Tourism News | Leave a replyBe inspired: ‘I’m a bubbly, confident person thanks to ITC’
Posted on 17/03/2020 by Jess O'ConnorWelcome to ‘Be Inspired’. Every few months, we give you a ‘behind-the-scenes’ glimpse into the journey of an inspirational ITC student and share what it took for them to achieve their goals. Everyone climbs their own Everest, and these students hope to inspire others by sharing the truth of their journey to the summit.
When a student walks into the doors of ITC for the first time, they often feel shy and nervous.
Yes, they are excited – but they are also a bit unsure of what’s to come.
When a student walks out the doors of ITC with their qualification, they are often the opposite – confident and outgoing, all traces of shyness gone.
This was certainly the case for Sueni Lambert, an inspiring ITC student who gained immense confidence during her time at the College.
Posted in News, Student success, Study inspiration | Leave a replyAviation, travel, or tourism: What’s right for you?
Posted on 10/03/2020 by Jess O'ConnorITC trains people for exciting and rewarding careers in the aviation, travel, and tourism sectors.
Each of these sectors fall under the main umbrella of the tourism industry, but they are slightly different.
Read on for an overview of each sector to discover which one might be right for you.
Posted in News, Student success, Study inspiration | Leave a replyPhoto gallery: ITC graduates at work
Posted on 03/03/2020 by Jess O'ConnorHere on the ITC blog we write a lot about the amazing careers our graduates have gone on to enjoy in the airline, travel, and tourism industry.
From jobs as flight attendants to travel agents to tour guides – and everything in between – there are so many exciting career pathways available with an ITC qualification.
And what better way for you to visualise these jobs than with some epic photos of graduates at work?
Posted in News, Student success, Study inspiration | Leave a replyITC graduates: Share your best work pic or clip and WIN!
Posted on 25/02/2020 by Jess O'ConnorAre you one of the recent ITC graduates working in one of these epic jobs?
Do you love going to work every day and want to share your career success with future airline, travel and tourism students?
You could inspire someone else to follow in your footsteps with one simple action: sharing a photo or video of you at work.
We’re running a competition for our graduates which closes today (25 Feb 2020) at 5 pm – so now is the time to get out your phone and submit your entry!
Posted in In the Community, News | Leave a replyStudents spread the word about studying at ITC
Posted on 18/02/2020 by Jess O'ConnorYou know something is good when people rave about it, recommend it, and shout about it from the rooftops.
Thankfully, that’s exactly how a lot of students talk about ITC to their friends!
Over the past two years, ITC students have recommended the college to many of their mates, resulting in an amazing 33 enrolments through our Recommend a Friend scheme.
Posted in News, Student success, Study inspiration | Leave a replyMore epic job placements for ITC graduates
Posted on 11/02/2020 by Jess O'ConnorOur incredible graduates continue to snap up brilliant jobs in the tourism industry.
From customer service to flight attending and everything in between, our graduates go on to work exciting and varied roles.
“We love hearing about and sharing the success of our students gaining jobs in the industry,” says ITC Employment Consultant Nicola McCutcheon.
“There have been so many amazing and diverse opportunities offered to ITC students over the last year and I cannot wait to see where these opportunities lead them,” she adds.
Posted in News, Student success, Study inspiration | Leave a replyBe inspired: ‘ITC gave me the confidence to pursue my goals’
Posted on 04/02/2020 by Jess O'ConnorWelcome to ‘Be Inspired’. Every few months, we give you a ‘behind-the-scenes’ glimpse into the journey of an inspirational ITC student and share what it took for them to achieve their goals. Everyone climbs their own Everest, and these students hope to inspire others by sharing the truth of their journey to the summit.
Cheytarna Scott always knew she wanted to work in tourism. But, like many of us, she struggled to find the right time to begin.
There always seemed to be something else happening – something to distract her from her dreams.
Sometimes, the hardest thing in the world is to begin.
When she discovered ITC Study From Home – which allowed her to study flexibly and remotely – she knew the time was now.
Since making the decision to “just start”, she has gone from strength to strength, and is forever thankful to herself for taking the chance.
(more…)
Does one of these ITC graduates have your dream job?
Posted on 28/01/2020 by Jess O'ConnorA qualification from ITC could lead to a huge variety of job opportunities.
From customer service rep to travel consultant, flight attendant to adventure tourism guide, our graduates are working in a wide variety of exciting roles.
Don’t believe us? Check out this video to see the job outcomes of nearly 90 students, or have a quick read of the list below to get a glimpse of the types of jobs that could be possible for you with a tourism qualification.
Posted in News, Student success | Leave a replySave the dates! ITC announces 2020 Open Days
Posted on 21/01/2020 by Jess O'ConnorIf you’re considering a career in airline, travel or tourism in 2020, have your online calendar at the ready.
You’ll want to save the dates for our upcoming Open Days so you can come and visit one of our campuses and discover the magic of studying at ITC for yourself.
Open Days are a fantastic opportunity to meet and greet the staff, get a tour of the campus, ask questions about the qualifications, and hear student success stories.
Here’s a quick overview of the dates for each campus. (more…)
Posted in In the Community, News, Student success, Study inspiration | Leave a reply