In the wake of the recent tragic event at the University of Canterbury, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) wishes to encourage students in accommodation services delivered directly by tertiary education organisations (TEOs) or by a third party to speak up if they have any concerns about their accommodation.
https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/student-accommodation-services/
Education Minister Chris Hipkins, along with TEC CE Tim Fowler, launched the Drawing the Future initiative recently at Porirua East School, Wellington. Drawing the Future is the first stage of our Inspiring the Future programme, an exciting initiative to help broaden children’s career aspirations.
https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/drawing-the-future-launched/
Watch and hear from speakers at the Ōritetanga Tertiary Success for Everyone Conference.
https://tec.govt.nz/oritetanga-conference/oritetanga-conference-videos/
New Zealand is facing skills shortages in a number of sectors, including construction, food and fibre, health, and Secondary Initial Teacher Education.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/assets/Publications-and-others/TEC-Drawing-the-Future-Report-v3.pdf
These areas, at sub-degree level, were covered by the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF).
A new Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020-2030 will ensure Pacific learners and their families are safe, valued, and equipped to achieve their education aspirations.
https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/new-pacific-education-action-plan-released/
Following consultation, the Minister of Education has confirmed fee regulation settings for tertiary education providers in 2021. This includes setting the Annual Maximum Fee Movement at 1.1 percent, in line with forecast inflation for 2021, and introducing new fee capping limits for micro-credentials on 1 January 2021.