Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti
17 mins ago
EIT Chief Executive Chris Collins says the services EIT offer will not only remain, but they will be strengthened by being part of the extensive Te Pūkenga network around the country.
EIT, the largest tertiary education provider in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti, is on a journey of transition into Te Pūkenga – the new national Institute of Skills and Technology.
EIT, along with fifteen other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITP) and up to nine Industry Training Organisations, will transition to Te Pūkenga from 2023.
The network was set up in April 2020 as part of the Government’s major Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE). As New Zealand’s largest tertiary education provider, Te Pūkenga will ultimately have the national and extensive regional reach to become the long-term skills training partner for many firms and industries. This will enable learners to move more effectively between workplaces, other educational offerings and locations, as needs change.
In August, a national campaign will publicly launch Te Pūkenga, but EIT has, this month, begun introducing a co-branded approach to marketing and communications. A new logo, combining both EIT and Te Pūkenga, will be used throughout 2022.
EIT Chief Executive Chris Collins says this is part of a major reform of tertiary education provision in New Zealand, the most significant shift in a generation, and while EIT’s name may be changing, quality education and delivery will not.
“The services we offer will not only remain, they will be strengthened by being part of the extensive Te Pūkenga network around the country. This will give learners more options in choosing where to study and what career to embark on.”
Mr Collins says that while Te Pūkenga will be a national organisation, a key to success is that the regional voice also plays a critical role from all the different communities around the country – the Minister has built this commitment strongly into Te Pūkenga’s Charter.
“EIT has a strong presence and profile in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti through major campuses and through our Regional Learning Centres in various communities, from East Cape to Central Hawke’s Bay; this will not change when we become part of Te Pūkenga.”
“We will continue to build close relationships with local organisations, industries and businesses as we fulfil our role of providing skilled graduates who are work-ready and able to add value to our whānau, communities and industries.”
