Research suggests that time – or a lack of it – is a key barrier to work-related education and training in New Zealand. With 67.6% of New Zealanders in the workforce, ensuring that learners can study on the job or alongside work is key to a high-performing education and training sector. Fitting full-time, on-campus study […]
UCOL Lecturer’s Online Learning Experience Shapes Practice. For UCOL’s Veterinary Nursing and Science Education Lecturer, Dr Doris Adeyinka, completing the New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education on eCampus NZ was beneficial for two reasons. Firstly, she finished the programme with a better understanding of how to integrate literacy and numeracy skills into […]
“I’ve always had a positive attitude about my learning,” said Ara learner, Madison Thompson, whose dedication and work ethic have been praised by her online course facilitators. Madison, 18, began her further learning journey at the end of 2020, enrolling in the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3). Keen to […]
Highly motivated NorthTec learner, Kaylynn Baulcomb, chose to study towards her Diploma in Business HR Management because she knew it would help her succeed in the world of work. Kaylynn balances two part-time jobs – one in security, and the other as an assistant operations manager for a commercial cleaning company. “I want to improve […]
“It’s never too late to learn,” says NorthTec learner Awa Tumai, who completed a New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) earlier this year. Awa, a self-described ‘mature student’, began studying online with NorthTec and eCampus NZ during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown last year. Her reasons for enrolling to study were twofold. “Firstly, I’ve […]
Four cities, three years, two countries and one new family member: NorthTec learner Anna Marina John makes learning work around her world. For NorthTec learner, Anna Marina John, studying towards a New Zealand Diploma in Business online is just one of many adventures she has experienced over the past few years. Anna moved from Chennai, […]