Meet the student who came to ITC instead of Year 13 – and has already landed her dream job!

Ruby Wang graduated ITC in July, and is already in training to become a flight attendant!

Student Ruby Wang was at Albany Senior High School when her career advisor suggested ITC instead of continuing into year 13. Ruby had been studying travel and tourism at school and really enjoying it, and when year 13 didn’t feel like the right path for her, she took up the suggestion and came to ITC instead.

And even though she only graduated from ITC in July, she has already started training to be a flight attendant with Qantas! With such an inspiring story, we had to ask her a few questions to learn more.

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From the Classroom to the Industry: How ITC Is Shaping the Future of Tourism in NZ Schools

ITC’s Mel at the beach with a group of Schools students.

At International Travel College (ITC), we’re proud to partner with secondary schools across Aotearoa to bring real-world pathways and hands-on learning into the classroom. As a leading tertiary provider specialising in tourism, aviation and travel, we support secondary students via short courses, Gateway / STAR programmes, tourism class resources, and more — all designed to educate while sparking students’ passion for our industry. 

We are proud of the work our dedicated team has achieved over the years. This year is our biggest yet! Once again expanding our Schools Team, building new exciting relationships to support tourism education in schools and bringing new schools onboard to provide quality education and resources Nationwide. 

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ITC Industry Expo connects students with inspiring industry reps

The KiwiRail team at their booth at our recent Industry Expo.

One of the many perks of studying with ITC is the regular opportunity to meet with those in the industry, make connections, and gain real-world knowledge of the roles available in travel and tourism.

The annual ITC Industry Expo is just one of those opportunities, as it invites employers to talk about their workplaces, the roles available, and what it’s like to work there. It’s an event that all current and past students are invited to, and one that always results in incredible feedback from the students and employers alike.

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Imagine having just your fun subjects every day

Bored at school? Imagine just being able to study your fun subjects!

Everyone has classes in high school that are more fun than others. Ones that don’t feel like you’re trying to force your brain through a pasta strainer (we’re looking at you, physics).

But perhaps you light up when you learn about travel, cultures, or planning dream holidays?

What if you could spend every day studying the things that actually excite you? What if your fun subjects became your full-time study, leading you straight toward a career? That’s what’s on offer at the International Travel College (ITC).

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Travel industry myths: BUSTED!

Have you heard some odd rumours about the travel industry? We’re here to bust them!

We hear a lot of myths about working in the travel industry, and since we have countless years of experience between us as a team, we can confidently say that they’re all false!

Here are some of the most common myths you might hear when you’re thinking about working in the travel industry – and why so many of them actually aren’t true at all.

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How to survive your exams

Studying is a big part of exam prep – here’s how to prepare to survive this stressful time!

Exams come with their own kind of stress. So are they challenging? Yes. Impossible? Not even close.

Whether you’re aiming for top marks or just trying not to make it through to the end of the year, we’ve got some tried-and-tested survival tips to help you through.

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The incredible opportunities of our Schools Team Experiences

Tourism Experiences introduce high schoolers to the incredible world of travel and tourism.

Back in 2024, ITC launched a new service for high schools – Experiences.

These Tourism Experiences offer high schools the ability to offer their year 12 and 13 students a chance to enjoy travel and tourism experiences from an industry-recognised provider. These courses invite students to study for a day per week for seven weeks during term time, where they will get hands-on training, with practical skills and knowledge, all from the tourism industry professionals at ITC.

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ITC Students WOW Trade Manager on Work Experience

ITC students Ladelle and Natasha at a recent trade event.

Tourism Events Queensland recently hosted a VIP Brand Launch, with networking opportunities, a spa activation, a seated dinner, and formal presentations. Trade Manager at Brand USA Elaine has brought in ITC students for work experience in the past, and once again put the call out to see if any students would like some incredible experience at an industry event.

Two students – Ladelle James and Natasha Hilton – both signed up immediately.

“Their duties included supporting the general event setup, helping prepare the welcome area, greeting and checking in guests, managing the coat check and name tag distribution, and assisting with guest movement into the networking space. Toward the end of the evening, they also helped distribute gift bags and ensured guests were reunited with their coats and belongings,” explained Elaine.

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Meet John Armstrong, our Tutor who brings inspiration and sunshine to the classroom

ITC Tutor John Armstrong has been an important part of the ITC whanau, since 2005!

Known for his friendly nature and great sense of humour, John has been a tutor at ITC since 2005. He loves helping students discover the magic of a career in travel and tourism. John shares his journey and passion for the industry.

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Meet our newest team member and City Campus Tutor, Daria!

Our newest team member and City Campus Tutor, Daria, during a 2023 trip to Sicily.

ITC’s newest team member grew up around tourism and hospitality, so it’s no surprise that her career has been rich in travel and tourism experiences.

Not only has Daria built a career on her love of tourism, but she also made the decision early on to share those skills with others. That’s how she ended up as the newest member on our team, and that’s why we’re so excited to have her on board to help lead our students towards their own incredible careers!

We chatted with Daria to learn more about her background, and what she can offer for ITC students.

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