Be inspired: “Disney was just the beginning”

ITC graduate Michelle Coutts reflects on her experience living and working at Disney World.

When life throws you challenges and curveballs, some people see them as a setback – others see them as a learning opportunity and a chance to grow.

ITC graduate Michelle Coutts is definitely a glass-half-full person, who looks for the bright side in life.

Like many people across the world, Michelle’s life was changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

She was meant to spend another six months living and working at Disney World – one of her lifelong dreams – but instead she found herself back on a plane to New Zealand sooner than expected. 

Although Michelle would have loved to stay at Disney World for longer, she is so grateful for the experience and knows it was just the beginning of her exciting journey.

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Where will the NZ Certificate in Tourism with a Strand in Tourism and Travel take YOU?

Leap into an exciting future with the New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a Strand in Tourism and Travel Level 3.

One of our most popular qualifications is the Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a Strand in Tourism and Travel – and for good reason.

This action-packed, 20-week course is an exciting introduction to the world of travel and tourism, as well as the world of customer service and cross-cultural communication.

Whether you dream of working in the travel and tourism industry – or you’re still figuring out the right career path for you – this qualification is a fantastic place to kickstart your studies after high school.

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Be inspired: ‘I’m a bubbly, confident person thanks to ITC’

Sueni Lambert is happier and more outgoing since joining the ITC family.

Welcome 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.

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Aviation, travel, or tourism: What’s right for you?

Whether you’re looking for a job with lots of adventure or something a little less adrenaline-pumping, there’s an ITC qualification for you!

ITC 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.

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Photo gallery: ITC graduates at work

Some of our wonderful graduates out in the industry.

Here 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?

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Students spread the word about studying at ITC

ITC students have been telling their mates about what it’s like to study here, resulting in over 30 new enrolments.

You 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.

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More epic job placements for ITC graduates

ITC graduate Sharron Skudder, working for Fullers as a Great Sights Crew Attendant.

Our 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.

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Be inspired: ‘ITC gave me the confidence to pursue my goals’

Cheytarna Scott shares how studying at ITC gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams.

Welcome 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. 
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Does one of these ITC graduates have your dream job?

Check out these amazing student job outcomes to get an idea of the type of work you could find with a tourism qualification.

A 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.

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Save the dates! ITC announces 2020 Open Days

Make 2020 your best year yet by kickstarting your career in airline, travel and tourism.

If 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. 

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