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10 things you didn’t know about ITC and our incredible team!
What is ITC’s connection to Sydney’s famous Mardi Gras celebration? Read on to find out!
The International Travel College – ITC – is special in so many ways.
You probably already know we’ve been helping students take their first steps into amazing travel and tourism careers for almost 30 years. You may have heard we have dedicated staff for helping students and graduates find and apply for industry roles. And you almost certainly know that you can take any of our courses online with our Study From Home option.
But there’s even more to us than that! Here are 10 incredible things you probably don’t already know about ITC, our whanau, and our graduates.
Posted in News | Tagged ITC Team, ITC whanau, Study travel and tourism | Leave a replyITC to remain Fees Free in 2024!
Posted on 16/01/2024 by Hayley Clark
Even with planned changes to the Fees Free Program, ITC is remaining Fees Free in 2024!
The Fees Free program offers a huge leg up for first time learners in New Zealand, but it is set to change as the government has decided to adapt the policy. Don’t panic, ITC still offers Fees Free to their learners!
Until now, the program has helped students to pay for the first year of their studies. With the new policy, Fees Free will cover the final year of a student’s qualifications, which often means the third year for university students undertaking a standard bachelor’s degree.
This has made some people nervous that potential students might be put off from starting a qualification, but the good news for ITC students is that it largely won’t change anything!
Posted in News | Tagged Fees Free, Study travel and tourism | Leave a replyWe’re open! Start your travel & tourism studies now
Posted on 10/01/2024 by Hayley Clark
We’re open again this week – so you can kick start your career with us now!
There’s nothing quite like New Zealand over the silly season, when work and school close down for the break, the weather celebrates (in some areas, at least), and we all get some time to relax.
Now, we’re excited to kick off a New Year, and even more excited to welcome our students back into the classroom so they can kick start their careers in travel and tourism.
We’re open right now, and taking enrolments for new students!
Posted in News | Tagged Enrol at ITC, open days, Study travel and tourism | Leave a replyMeri Kirihimete! Our opening hours over the Christmas break
Posted on 13/12/2023 by Hayley Clark
Meri Kirihimete from the team at ITC!
It’s that time of year again, when we take a break for the festive season and wish all of our students a very merry – and relaxing – Christmas and New Year.
This year we’re wishing for great weather, and making a resolution to continue providing exceptional training and education in travel and tourism throughout 2024!
Our campuses will close at 5pm on December 20, and we will be back on January 8 2024.
Posted in News | Tagged Christmas, Enrol, Holidays | Leave a replyAn insider’s guide to working at Menzies Aviation
Posted on 29/11/2023 by Hayley Clark
We chat to Katey Gemming from Menzies Aviation about what it’s like to work in such a large, well-known aviation company.
What’s it like to work at one of New Zealand’s biggest travel and tourism workplaces? We’ve already spoken to Shelby Cooper from International Working Holidays, and this time we’re chatting to Katey Gemming at Menzies Aviation.
Menzies Aviation provides ground support, fuel services, and air cargo services across the country and around the world, making them one of the most well-known names in the business.
Katey Gemming is currently a Human Resources Advisor for Menzies Aviation, so she has all the inside knowledge on what it’s like to work for this major company.
Posted in News, Study inspiration | Tagged Aviation, Insider's guide, Menzies Aviation | Leave a replyITC celebrates the successes of our inspiring 2023 graduates
Posted on 22/11/2023 by Hayley Clark
We love tourism, and we’re so proud to congratulate our many graduates who have already found amazing roles in the industry this year!
“ITC’s long history of consistently working so collaboratively with the airline, travel and tourism industry in New Zealand has led us to being the first point of contact for businesses looking to recruit the future tourism workforce,” says Ceri Jenkins, Key Stakeholder Manager for ITC.
“The combination of these extensive partnerships, quality of teaching and the dedication and hard work of our Employment Consultants, enables us to provide the best service to our students to truly stand by our promises when we first meet our prospective students whilst they are still in school, or in their initial meeting with our course advisor to see which study option is best for them,” he continued.
All this training and dedication leads us to the end of each year where we look back and celebrate our many inspiring students who have gained incredible roles in the travel and tourism industry all over Aotearoa and beyond.
Posted in News, Student success | Tagged Student success, Work in travel and tourism | Leave a replyWhy start studying in 2023
Posted on 15/11/2023 by Hayley Clark
There are six weeks left in the year, but it’s not too late to start studying with our level 3 courses beginning later this month!
There’s less than two months left in 2023. Many people are thinking about summer holidays, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, and perhaps their plans for 2024.
But have you thought about starting study before the end of the year?
Not only is it possible with ITC and our level 3 courses starting on November 27, but it makes a lot of sense for anyone looking to get ahead and kick start their career! Here’s why.
Posted in News, Study inspiration | Tagged level 3, Passion for travel, Study travel and tourism | Leave a replyMeet 5 Whangarei students heading away on overseas exchanges!
Posted on 08/11/2023 by Hayley Clark
Tutor Mel with the wonderful Whangarei students.
Going on an overseas exchange is something that many ITC students aspire to. Our connections with international groups, knowledge of the industry, and assistance in helping students apply for and land these amazing positions, all mean that we often see our graduates successfully apply for these roles.
In fact, we currently have five students from our Whangarei campus set to head off overseas to gain incredible experience and knowledge. They are Portia Suckling, Stella Panui-Park, Kayleigh Johns, Jack Potter, and Trinity Rule.
We chatted to them to ask about their time at ITC and their hopes for their upcoming trips.
Posted in News, Student success | Tagged Graduate success, International Exchanges, Study travel and tourism | Leave a replyITC Schools Team announces plans for 2024
Posted on 01/11/2023 by Hayley Clark
Our fabulous ITC Schools Team.
The International Travel College is one of New Zealand’s most well-regarded providers of travel and tourism education at the tertiary level. We are committed to supporting and improving travel and tourism education across the country at all levels.
That’s why we created ITC in Schools, a pathway for high schools to offer our education resources at NCEA levels 2 and 3. This provides a fantastic option for schools to offer a more diverse education, and a way for students to learn about the exciting possibilities of a career in travel and tourism.
Now that 2024 is just on the horizon, the ITC Schools Team has announced plans for the coming year. Here’s everything we’re looking forward to in the New Year!
Posted in In Schools, News | Tagged ITC in Schools, Schools Team, Study travel and tourism | Leave a replyMeet the student with her eye on the Disney Cultural Exchange Program!
Posted on 25/10/2023 by Hayley Clark
Mya gets into the spirit of Disney at ITC.
ITC students come from all over New Zealand, and have all sorts of dreams.
Mya Jorna came to us from Bream Bay College, where she did an Adventure Short Course. After that, she enrolled at our Whangarei Campus for the Level 3 and 4 Certificates in Tourism. Now, she’s eyeing up the Disney Cultural Exchange Program and all the amazing adventures and opportunities that come with it.
Here’s our quick interview to learn more about Mya’s journey so far!
Posted in News, Student success | Tagged Disney Exchange Program, Student interview, Study travel and tourism | Leave a reply