Tuesday 29 April 2008
Skills Strategy a Significant Step
The Industry Training Federation has welcomed the release of the New Zealand Skills Strategy discussion document. “
This is a significant step in developing a shared vision to build the skills of our future workforce,” Industry Training
Federation Chair John Meeuwsen said today.
The Industry Training Federation, a membership organisation representing all of New Zealand’s 40 Industry Training
Organisations, is one of the key partners developing the strategy. “We’re pleased that the discussion paper lends weight
to ITOs’ role in working closely with industry to both develop and arrange training. “It also outlines new challenges
that ITOs are ready to tackle. “
Chief among these is the recognition of how important it is to link workplace-based learning to the other factors that
contribute to economic development. Industry training is about integrating learning with improvements in the way
workplaces operate and ensuring training complements new and innovative processes.”
Mr Meeuwsen said the ITF would be encouraging its members and the employers they work with to take an active ongoing
interest in the New Zealand Skills Strategy.
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