Meet Arieal Sage: The ITC student currently working at Camp America!

Arieal onsite at Camp America!

Many of our ITC students dream of graduating and heading overseas for work experience – and fun. Arieal Sage has achieved just that, with a successful application to Camp America thanks to one of our international exchange programs.

We chatted to Arieal to ask about how the application process worked, how she got accepted, tips for current ITC students hoping to get into the program, and how it’s all going so far!  (more…)

Meet Manuri: A recent Study From Work graduate who took the HR micro-credential to support her management role

Manuri Mudalige recently completed the HR micro-credential with Study From Work.

Did you know that Study From Work offers NZQA-accredited micro-credentials? This micro-credentials are designed for those already in the workforce who are looking to upskill and improve their knowledge.

Manuri Mudalige recently completed the HR micro-credential, which offers 15 credits at Level 5. She was already working in a HR role, but wanted to further upskill and expand her knowledge.

We took the opportunity to ask Manuri a few questions about her experience!

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What are some of the travel and tourism jobs you could do with a qualification from ITC?

ITC graduate Lynelle is working in cabin crew – just one of the amazing jobs available in travel and tourism!

Travel and tourism is one of the biggest industries in New Zealand, and the world. And there are so many more roles you could take than most people even realise.

Part of our job at ITC isn’t just to give you an industry-recognised qualification, but also to show our students the huge variety of jobs out there. This is often how our students learn about the different possibilities – and how they discover exactly what it is they want to do with their careers.

Without further ado, here are 9 of the best travel and tourism jobs you could try!

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Meet Sonia Alves Barreto, the International Student studying Level 5 at ITC!

Sonia Alves Barreto visiting Hobbiton.

Sonia Alves Barreto is another of ITC’s incredible international students. These students aren’t just working towards an industry-recognised qualification, but doing it all in a second language after leaving their family and friends behind.

We admire their passion for the industry and dedication to education, and we do everything we can at ITC to support our international students, ensuring they feel welcome and have the tools they need to thrive.

Sonia is from Timor-Leste, and she hopes to one day return to her home country and use her skills to improve tourism there. Her story is an inspiring one, so read on to learn more!

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Meet an ITC international student from Timor-Leste!

Elzita da Cruz Sarmento is an incredible student from Timor-Leste currently studying with ITC!

Did you know that ITC is known for our reputation for welcoming international students?

As a signatory to the Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners, we are deeply committed to taking extra care of students who leave behind their families and homes to study with us.

One of those students has been the lovely Elzita da Cruz Sarmento, who has come to us from Timor-Leste. Elzita has truly been making the most of her time at ITC and in New Zealand, so we asked her about her amazing journey so far!

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Meet the international student who says ITC makes Monday mornings feel exciting!

Ladelle James is an international student from South Africa studying with ITC – and loving it!

ITC is a wonderful college for international students, not just because of the world class qualifications you can earn here, but the welcoming environment that will help make everyone feel at home – even when they’re far from it.

We currently have nine international students studying with us, including Ladelle James, from South Africa. Ladelle recently sent us this quote:

“Every single day at ITC thus far has felt like stepping into a mini adventure, full of learning, laughter and the kind of people who make even Monday mornings feel exciting! and this is coming from a guy who doesn’t like Mondays. Coming here as an international student wasn’t just a choice, it was a milestone in my life—and honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for all the in-flight snacks in the world.”

Of course, we wanted to interview him and learn more! Here’s what he had to share.

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Check out ITC at our upcoming free open days!

We’re already half way through 2025 – do you know what’s next for you?

If you’re unsure, or if you’ve been thinking about studying with ITC, we’ve got the answer for you: Come along to an ITC campus open day and lock in your plans for the second half of your year or 2026!

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7 reasons to study at ITC instead of starting work right now

Tossing up between studying at ITC or trying to find work? Here are 7 reasons to choose us!

The job market is tough right now, with plenty of job seekers frustrated with the struggle of applying for jobs and hearing nothing back. For those applying for jobs without qualifications, that journey can be especially difficult.

Whether you’ve been struggling trying to find a job, or are about to start looking and are nervous about applying, consider that there is another option – study.

Studying with a tertiary provider such as ITC can give you fantastic qualifications to better prepare you for job applications. Here are 7 reasons why it makes sense!

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Why study the Level 4 Certificate in Travel with ITC!

Leilani Leith worked at Weta Unleashed as part of her Level 4 studies!

The ITC Level 4 Certificate in Travel is like a giant key that unlocks the world of tourism and travel for our graduates.

Many students will come to us and get started with a Level 3 qualification, then go on to study level 4 – which adds a whole extra layer of skills and knowledge to your repertoire (and your CV).

Here are just some of these reasons why you should seriously consider enrolling in Level 4 with us!

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Meet the graduate who went from ‘no direction in life’ to inflight trainer and customer service manager!

Scarlett Westall is an ITC graduate with an impressive career journey – and she’s only 6 years in!

It’s one thing to catch up with students shortly after they’ve graduated, but we also love to catch up with graduates years later to see how their journey is going. And more often than not, they have incredible, inspiring tales to share!

That’s exactly the case with Scarlett Westall, a past ITC student who is six years into her career, and has already made huge progress. What’s even more impressive is that she had no idea what to do with her career after high school, then discovered us at ITC, and the rest is history.

We asked Scarlett to share some of her story with us, and here’s what she had to say!

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