An insider’s guide to working in international holiday work placements

Shelby Cooper is the Operations Director at International Working Holidays. Here’s her insider’s view on the industry!

One of the many special things about the ITC and Study From Home family is our connections across the travel and tourism industry.

With those connections, we’ve been able to reach out to industry insiders to provide behind-the-scenes looks into what it’s like working in bungy jumping and in HR at a leading hotel.

Today, we’re excited to share our insider’s guide into life as the Operations Director of International Working Holidays. That’s all thanks to Shelby Cooper, a talented and passionate woman who kindly answered all our questions!

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Meet Tanika Rutson: The graduate on her way to Colorado!

Adventure-loving ITC graduate Tanika Rutson is set to head to Colorado for international work experience.

Tanika Rutson is a recent ITC graduate who has recently been accepted for a position at Cloud Camp in Colorado.

The team at ITC is incredibly proud to see her land such a wonderful role in a stunning location, and to be heading overseas to earn valuable experience in the international tourism market.

We had a quick chat with Tanika to learn more about her time with ITC, her career goals, and what she’ll be doing in her new position.

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International Exchange Programs in 2022: Who’s been accepted this year?

Michelle Coutts is one of the ITC graduates who has been accepted for an international working holiday this year.

One of the very best parts about studying travel and tourism is the chance to head off overseas and explore the world, working, learning, and meeting new people the whole way.

That’s why ITC has partnered up with International Working Holidays and The Broadmoor to help get our students and graduates into roles overseas where they can gain invaluable experience.

Here’s a little more about the programs, what they mean for students, and who’s been accepted so far this year! (more…)

Meet the graduate who took the opportunity for an International Exchange through ITC

Titi is currently working overseas with The Broadmoor.

After graduation, some students set about finding work in the industry here in New Zealand. Yet there are also plenty of students who head overseas on International Exchange Programs to gain valuable international experience.

One of those students is Titi Tomasi, a recent ITC graduate who headed to the states to work for The Broadmoor.

We recently caught up with Titi to ask her about her experience and see how she’s enjoying her time there. We also heard from Vicki Kenny, the CEO of International Working Holidays. (more…)