Te Pūkenga – share your voice through the ‘Our Journey’ platform: next phase

Note, updates from Te Pūkenga are all shared on our Te Pūkenga Nest page Please see below message from Merran Davis, DCE Transformation & Transition at Te Pūkenga. This is the second invitation to be part of ‘Our Journey’, an online space where you can share your thoughts on the direction of vocational learning.  … Read more »

Cybersecurity internships create pathway to rewarding careers

Unitec’s New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity is helping New Zealanders secure rewarding careers in this rapidly growing sector. Introduced in 2020, the level 6, one-year diploma is accompanied by a year-long industry internship that gives learners real-world skills that help them to quickly advance into full-time employment. It is a field with ample opportunity for… Read more »

Our Whānau: Long Service Milestones March 2021

Each month we recognise staff who have reached long service milestones. In this post we are celebrating our March 2021 long service milestones. Please make sure you acknowledge all of these people, who have made a commitment to Unitec and the success of our students. Their mahi kotahitanga is truly valued. 25 years Utumanu’a Poloai,… Read more »

Relocation plans underway for Unitec’s treasured fale tele

New Zealand’s first Samoan fale tele built using traditional techniques and materials will be relocated to a new home at Unitec’s Mt Albert campus this year. Last week a karakia led by Hare Paniora alongside Pasifika fanau members formally recognised its history and the beginning of its new journey. Director of Pacific Success, Falaniko Tominiko… Read more »

Rie the Cyber guy: Part 2 – are you ‘Password perfect’?

In this month’s Cyber Chat, Rie shares a campaign on creating safe passwords. Content sourced from Cert NZ. Passwords are important! They protect information, whether it is yours or the organisation’s you work for. CERT NZ* is running a mini campaign to help promote the use of more secure passwords and assist in making them… Read more »

Scholarships helping learners to find their passion

Providing the right support to learners so they can explore their passion and pursue further study is the driver behind Unitec’s Progression Scholarship initiative. Monique Bell, Manager Student Support and Scholarships says, “Discovering our path in life is often one of our biggest challenges, and for many ākonga the first year of study is often… Read more »

A welcoming, accessible space for learners to collaborate: Maths and Science corner

There are 16 Learning Advisers in our Student Success team – most of them focusing on providing literacy support for learners. Two of them, however, are experts in maths and science, and they’ve created a buzzing hub of collaborative learning in the students’ ‘Maths and Science Corner’ in Te Puna. Between them, Margaret Evans and… Read more »

Unitec project helps artists to breathe life into derelict urban sites

A project created by Unitec architectural students to breathe new life into derelict urban sites is showcasing innovative street art in Avondale. Located on the site of the former 3 Guys supermarket in Avondale, ‘the Pavilion’ is a 3-dimensional structure designed to showcase local graffiti and street artists. Each month for the next six months,… Read more »

Free School Holiday Workshops – open to all 15 – 19 year olds

Do you have a young person at home who’s keen to learn new skills these school holidays? Our UPC team offers a range of workshops for 15 – 19 year old’s, at our Unitec Mt Albert Campus. Book now to secure a place. They’ll learn from experts, and even go home with a certificate of… Read more »

UPC welcomes over 400 secondary school students, with a continuous focus on Te Noho Kotahitanga

The Unitec Pathways College (UPC) team are no strangers to change, and their adaptability to meet young people’s needs during two sudden COVID-19 lockdowns this year exemplifies Te Noho Kotahitanga. With disruption to summer school and the planned 2021 semester start, they were delighted to welcome more than 400 secondary school students in person to… Read more »