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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Cruise ship turnaround volunteering leads to job offers for two ITC students

Sesilia and Mayur during their work experience volunteering for Akorn.

We recently shared a story about ITC students who had volunteered to help out with cruise ship turnarounds. These kinds of opportunities are common for our students and graduates – and it’s also common for those volunteering roles to lead to greater things.

That’s been the case once again for Mayur and Sesilia from our Botany campus!

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What are your plans for after your school ball?

Once the school ball is over, what happens next?

It’s school ball season, which typically means everyone is talking about what they’re wearing, who they’re going with, how they’re getting there, and what they’re doing immediately after the ball.

But what about after that?

For some students, attending year 13 is all about the school ball, but the motivation and interest just isn’t there after the event. If you’re still turning up but not paying attention and not interested in finishing the year, remember that there are other options.

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Want to work from home one day? Start by studying from home!

Many people love working from home for the flexibility, comfort, and lack of commute.

Working from home has become a hugely popular style of work, especially since the pandemic. And even though there are a lot of travel and tourism jobs that require you to be on site, there are also plenty that allow you to work from home some or all of the time.

From travel agents and advisors to customer service roles, there are opportunities for those in the travel and tourism industry to enjoy the perks of working from home – while still being part of this incredible industry.

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Meet the student who learned first-hand about the diverse range of roles in the tourism industry

Ryan Mackenzie began at ITC planning to become a flight attendant, but his journey has led him elsewhere!’

Like many ITC students, Ryan Mackenzie came to ITC with plans to work as a flight attendant. Yet while many of our students do go on to become cabin crew, Ryan’s path eventually led him elsewhere, highlighting just how many different roles and paths are available to those with industry-leading travel and tourism qualifications!

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ITC students once again help out with busy cruise ship turnarounds

ITC students have been shining once again after helping with recent cruise ship turnarounds in Auckland.

ITC students receive an exceptional education in travel and tourism in the classroom – but they also often get even more invaluable training outside of the classroom with work experience opportunities organised by our team.

Recently, and not for the first time, ITC students had the chance to help out with busy cruise ship turnarounds in Auckland.

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Meet ITC’s wonderful new addition to the Botany Tutorial Team – Anna Addison

Anna in uniform on a plane!

Anna Addison has recently joined our Botany Tutorial Team, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion about the travel and tourism industry.

She’s already making a splash in the classroom, and we can’t wait to see her connect with students and pass on her invaluable knowledge!

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Why did our current students choose us? Survey results!

Some of our wonderful ITC students!

As far as travel and tourism colleges go, we think we’re pretty great. From our industry-recognised qualifications, to our incredible team of tutors, to our countless success stories of graduates getting dream jobs, we know all the reasons why students should enrol with us.

But what do our students have to say?

We recently asked for their feedback about why they chose ITC. Here’s what they said!

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