Dance away Alert Level 3 with ITC! (Plus other Lockdown tips)

Get ready for the ITC Tik Tok Challenge!

To all our Auckland students, friends, and family – you’re doing an amazing job navigating another Level 3 Lockdown. 

Here at ITC, our Auckland students are doing online learning at home – and we’re still having plenty of fun. 

“ITC is famous for its fun, friendly campus culture, so we’re working hard to make sure that culture stays well and truly alive during lockdown,” says ITC Marketing Manager Mel Jenkins.

“Last lockdown, we had weekly themes to keep spirits high – like best dressed, best workspace, and even favourite memes. And this lockdown we’re excited to announce a brand new initiative.”

Introducing the ITC Tik Tok Challenge!

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New tourism show ‘The Itinerary’ features ITC CEO Claire Huxley as special guest

ITC CEO Claire Huxley (centre) shares her insights about tourism education in the time of COVID-19. 

The Itinerary is a brand new Go With Tourism show about all things tourism – and ITC’s very own CEO, Claire Huxley, was a special guest on the first episode.

This is “a show that will delve into the infinite universe that is tourism,” says host Megan Alatini.

“Each week I will be joined by a panel of industry experts.”

The first episode is called State of The Nation and focuses on the industry’s response to disruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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Help your CV stand out from the crowd with the New Zealand Certificate in Travel Level 4

Sharpen your CV by adding the New Zealand Certificate of Travel Level 4.

Do you want your CV to stand out from the crowd?

Are you looking for ways to differentiate yourself from other applicants going for travel or tourism jobs?

The New Zealand Certificate in Travel Level 4 could give your resume the boost it needs in this competitive job market.

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Visit ITC at the Go With Tourism Expo

ITC representatives at last year’s Go With Tourism Expo.

ITC is once again attending the popular Go With Tourism Expo. 

This amazing expo is a great opportunity to learn more about a career in tourism and meet with different employers and providers, including ITC.

When: Thursday 6 August to Saturday 8 August

Where: ASB Showgrounds (Greenlane)

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Open days are back!

Attend an ITC Open Day for a campus tour and to meet with staff and students.

We are excited to share that our popular Open Days are back!

After taking a break from Open Days due to COVID-19 and social distancing, we’re now able to welcome you back on campus.

We have a number of upcoming Open Days at both our Auckland City and South Auckland campuses. 

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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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‘Visit’ ITC at the Virtual Careers Expo – June 18th & 19th

Come and ‘visit’ our stall at the Virtual Careers Expo!

ITC is participating in the Virtual Careers Expo this week – and you’re invited!

Our friends at the Media Design School have brought a number of NZ’s top training providers together for this virtual expo.

When: Thursday 18th June, 12pm to 8pm and Friday 19th June, 9am to 5pm
Where: Online – register here

This expo is completely free and open to anyone. It’s a great way to explore your study options and learn more about different training providers, including us here at ITC.

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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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Introducing ITC Upskill4Free

We will be offering modules or even up to one course completely FREE of any student fees to anyone who can demonstrate their travel and tourism employment has recently been terminated due to the crisis.

The past few months have been a whirlwind for everybody in the world. We’ve witnessed firsthand the immediate impact of COVID-19 on our industry.

We can see the real problems this pandemic is causing to tourism in New Zealand, with many companies making some huge staff cuts and even closing their doors.

The current situation: Where we are now

It’s hard to not feel helpless and very sad about the situation, and to worry what the future holds.

We certainly can’t predict how the industry will look, when it will turn around, and what the future will bring.

This sense of ‘no control’ has certainly been challenging for everyone. But, what we can control is how we react to it and what we do!

Here at ITC, we want to help.

In a time of crisis, we feel it’s our duty to help our industry.

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ITC short courses are back!

We’re happy to be once more providing short courses to secondary school students under Alert Level 2.

We are excited to announce that our short courses are back under Alert Level 2. 

As with campus reopenings, ensuring the safety of staff and students is still the utmost priority, says ITC Marketing Manager Mel Jenkins.  

“We are beyond thrilled to be back offering short courses and working with high school students. We’re following level 2 guidelines and public health recommendations to ensure a safe learning environment,” says Mel. 

These short courses are an excellent opportunity to provide students from all areas of school something meaningful, something over and above what they are doing in class. Most importantly, they help to instill confidence and see a positive future.

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