Planting The Seed: How a job interview turned into a new favourite class activity

Recently I met Ruth, who was interviewing for a tutoring position. During this process we ask for a demonstration to show their presentation skills. Ruth bought some soil, seed and water. This immediately sparked my interests as I love indoor plants.

Ruth demonstrated the process of planting a seed and talked about its growth stages and how this represented the growth of your life, study and your career.  This got the cogs turning in my brain and I wondered “how could I use this as an activity for the classroom”, especially for a new class. 

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Back at school, but not sure it’s the best place for you?

Not sure if high school is the best place for you this year? There are other options!

It’s that time of year again when high school seniors go back to class. Some of them are excited to be back with friends and looking forward to their final year of study. Some others will be sitting in the same classes feeling like it’s simply not the place for them.

If that sounds like you, keep in mind that you are now a young adult, and can carefully consider this decision for yourself.

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Why we don’t call our courses Flight Attending courses

iTC graduate Lynelle has been employed with Emirates and is currently training in Dubai.

One of the most surprising things we tell our students is that the airlines don’t want graduates who have been taught how to be flight attendants.

In fact, it might even put them off hiring someone who says they have studied to be a flight attendant and are ready to step into the role.

Surprised? There’s a good reason why! 

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Hear from the ITC student whose International Working Holiday experience has been “life changing”!

ITC graduate Leandri’s journey has been incredible so far. Hear what she’s been up to!

The team at ITC is often as much a family as it is a college, as we stay in touch with our students and cheer on their successes as they gain experience in the industry and travel around the world.

We recently heard from an Auckland City Campus student, Leandri. Leandri was initially upset about not getting her dream job elsewhere, but ITC Employment Consultant Sarndra suggested an internship with International Working Holidays.

“We made some calls and the rest is history!”, explained Sarndra.

Here’s Leandri’s incredible update:

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How ITC supports learners who relocate

Thinking of relocating to study at ITC? Here’s how our team will help support you every step of the way!

Attending college away from home can be a great experience. It offers you your first taste of independence and freedom, all while studying something you are passionate about and building skills that will set you up for the future.

Here are just a few reasons why we think it’s a great idea, and how we work to ensure any students away from home feel welcome and supported!

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ITC graduate launches herself into big new role with AJ Hackett

Graduate Fleur has already had an incredibly exciting career – and she’s only just begun!

In early 2023, we chatted with ITC graduate Fleur who had just landed an incredible role with AJ Hackett.

Two years on, we heard about her adventures overseas, and her promotion to a managerial level at AJ Hackett. And since ITC loves to stay in touch with graduates and celebrate their successes, we thought we’d share her wonderful stories and news with new students considering following in her footsteps!

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Welcome to our newest recruits to ITC!

Say hello to our wonderful new Auckland City Campus class! (It’s not too late to join them!)

We’ve just started a new intake on Monday for our New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a strand in Tourism and Travel, and our New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a strand in Aviation.

And we could not be more excited to welcome our newest recruits to the ITC family!

These students have snapped up their full Fees Free entitlements by enrolling now, and they’ve taken the first step in a phenomenal lifelong career in travel and tourism. As you might imagine, the excitement on campus is infectious.

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9 reasons to choose ITC for your studies

Thinking of studying with ITC? Here are nine excellent reasons why you should!

Interested in taking the next step in your education, but not sure where to go or what to do?

We might be a little biased, but we think there are countless reasons to choose ITC to earn an industry-recognised, valuable qualification. Our courses have helped thousands of students land the jobs of their dreams, and we’re looking forward to meeting and helping thousands more!

So here are just 9 of the top reasons to choose ITC.

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Want to work on superyachts? Here are some top tips to get started!

Want to work on superyachts? Check out our tips to get started!

Working on a superyacht sounds like the career that people only have in movies and television shows. But for anyone serious about a career in travel and tourism – it’s actually a realistic possibility.

Just ask Charlotte Roberts-Swain, an ITC graduate who has been working on superyachts for the past decade!

Here are some of the top tips to keep in mind if you’re looking to follow in her footsteps.

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New opportunities arise for graduates as tourism industry evolves

New technology is creating new pathways and career opportunities for those in the travel and tourism industry.

Like any industry, tourism and travel will evolve with the times. Even Instagram, a simple photo sharing platform, has already had a huge impact on the way people travel by creating Insta-famous locations, and by making lesser-known destinations more well known.

Now that technology continues to evolve, it is having even more of an effect on not just how we travel – but how we can work in the travel and tourism industry.

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