Friday, 16 July 2021, 1:06 pm
In a world where COVID might still be laying waste to
holiday plans and careers on the stage, Ara Institute of
Canterbury Ltd is doing its best to prepare people for a new
post-COVID economy - and get them onboard with rising
synergies between state-of-the art tech and primary
industries.
In recent months there has also been much
discussion about industries globally that have taken a
harder hit than most during the COVID-19 emergency. Tourism,
retail and hospitality have all been featured in the media
as significantly impacted by anti-COVID measures but It’s
expected that ‘tech’ ventures associated with
Press Release – Ara Institute In a world where COVID might still be laying waste to holiday plans and careers on the stage, Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd is doing its best to prepare people for a new post-COVID economy – and get them onboard with rising synergies between …
In a world where COVID might still be laying waste to holiday plans and careers on the stage, Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd is doing its best to prepare people for a new post-COVID economy – and get them onboard with rising synergies between state-of-the art tech and primary industries.
In recent months there has also been much discussion about industries globally that have taken a harder hit than most during the COVID-19 emergency. Tourism, retail and hospitality have all been featured in the media as significantly impacted by anti-COVID measures but It’s expected that ‘tech’ ventures associated with healthcare, food and agribusiness will rebound quickly, and Ara provides learners with multip
Millions of dollars lost in Bay of Plenty as international student numbers plummet
13 Mar, 2021 12:00 AM
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International student numbers in the Bay of Plenty have dropped and schools are losing millions. Photo / Getty Images
International student numbers in the Bay of Plenty have dropped and schools are losing millions. Photo / Getty Images
Millions of dollars of international student revenue has been stripped from language providers in the Bay - causing job losses and pushing some centres to the brink. Student numbers continue to fall with calls for the Government to lift border restrictions before the end of this year and extend funding, set to run out in June, that is keeping some schools afloat.
Source: WelTec
WelTec School of Business has responded to student needs for flexible study by offering evening classes in Central Wellington for the New Zealand Diploma of Business (Level 5).
âThere are a lot of people out there who want to upskill, but cannot take time out of their working day, so it made sense to us to offer classes outside of regular working hours,â said Operations Manager at WelTec School of IT and Business, Glynis Valli.
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In a time of change and uncertainty due to Covid, Glynis and her team also see upskilling as a way to create more confidence for employees.
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WelTec School of Business has responded to student needs for flexible study by offering evening classes in Central Wellington for the New Zealand Diploma of Business (Level 5).
“There are a lot of people out there who want to upskill, but cannot take time out of their working day, so it made sense to us to offer classes outside of regular working hours,” said Operations Manager at WelTec School of IT and Business, Glynis Valli.
In a time of change and uncertainty due to Covid, Glynis and her team also see upskilling as a way to create more confidence for employees.