ITC: Studying online in style!

ITC staff donned their best costumes last week to brighten the mood.

Our first week of studying online during lockdown got off to a very stylish start, with staff and students donning their ‘best outfits’ at home.

The theme for last week was ‘Best Dressed’ and it did not disappoint. From wedding gowns to dinosaur costumes, there was not a dull outfit in sight.

You can see all of the brilliant photos on Facebook: ITC Best Dressed Theme Week.

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ITC open for online learning

You can continue to study towards an airline, travel or tourism qualification with ITC during New Zealand’s Level 4 Lockdown.

Here at ITC we haven’t stopped teaching during New Zealand’s Covid-19 Lockdown – classes just look a little different!

We’re open for online learning via our online platform, which our sister company Study From Home has been successfully using for over 15 years.

Students are continuing to learn and study towards their qualification, from their homes. We’re also accepting new enrolments, so you can get started soon. 

Our goal is for ITC’s online platform to be a place of learning and joy for our students, just like our campuses.

We’ve noticed there is a bit of confusion out there about what’s open and what’s not, so let us clarify exactly how we’re operating during Lockdown.

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To all our #tourismheroes: We see you, and we’re thankful for you

Flights may be grounded, but we know there are still many #tourismheros working to help travellers all around the world.

In challenging times, some wise words from a man called Fred Rogers help us to focus on the good in the world. 

Fred Rogers once said:

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping’.” 

There are many, many helpers at the moment. Our doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Teachers, supermarket assistants, delivery drivers. Hospitality workers, baristas, customer service professionals. Friends and family caring for one another, neighbours checking in on each other, and even strangers sharing funny stories and memes on the internet to lighten our spirits. 

We are thankful for every single helper in this pandemic.

Today, we want to make a special shoutout to all our #tourismheroes – all of the people working in the tourism industry to help travellers navigate this exceptionally challenging time.

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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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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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