Paid while learning for dream job
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 12 mins ago EIT Engineering student Korey Waho enjoying his new “classroom” at Universal Engineering. An engineering programme at EIT has opened up a whole new career path for father-of-six Korey Waho, who was one of many people laid off at Juken NZ’s Matawhero Sawmill in January. With […]
Read More →New Infrastructure Training Programme for Road Construction Boom
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 9 mins ago EIT plans courses for road construction industry. A move by EIT to train roading construction workers is being welcomed by local contractors in the face of the massive increase in regional road funding announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Adern yesterday. “We are going to need […]
Read More →Fantastic New Pathways into Automotive
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 8 mins ago One of the new trucks EIT has acquired for its Level 4 automotive programmes People wanting jobs in the motor trade industry can now get a hand up through EIT’s new automotive apprenticeships programme. The institute has been certified to offer Level 4 certificates in […]
Read More →Construction Course Taking Women into Building Industry
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 29 mins ago Ana and Danielle Biddle on the job for RJ and RA Building Ltd where they have joined the growing number of women taking up building as a career. Gisborne Herald photo. Two sisters are leading the way into the local construction scene after finishing EIT’s […]
Read More →Prestigious Awards for Toihoukura Leaders
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago Ahorangi/Professor Derek Lardelli (centre) with Ayson Lewis (left) and Makarini Solomom who all featured in this year’s Matariki awards. The status of Toihoukura – EIT Tairāwhiti’s School of Visual Māori Arts – as a world-class faculty was further enhanced when its professor/ahorangi and two of […]
Read More →Training hard to enter the services
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 13 mins ago Ready for action: Working towards a career in the services are, Front – from left: Tiahuia Turei, Kodi Campbell, Holly Brown, Waata Shepherd (tutor), Fritha Rau, Jack Parker Back – from left: Tikiko Viqasi, Lucretia Taitapanui, Tutira Poi, Clint Easton, Antarge Lloyd, Aaron McKay and Ricky […]
Read More →Sports Scholarships for Talented Youth
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 13 mins ago Former sports scholarship winner and elite NZ sportsperson, Aimee Fisher came back to EIT while home after her recent World Championships medal winning performances. This December five young aspiring sports people could be following in the footsteps of world champion kayaker Aimee Fisher, by securing […]
Read More →Dream Jobs with EIT IT Degree
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago Jesse Whitehead (left) and Shayne Glassford in the server room for Gisborne District Council’s Council’s state- of- the- art computer system. Two EIT computer systems degree graduates are living the dream, helping run one of the most sophisticated computer systems in the region. Shayne Glassford […]
Read More →New Hastings Learning Centre
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago The staff at the Hastings Learning Centre Hastings’ new regional learning centre underscores EIT’s commitment to serving the needs of all its communities. The site, in Heretaunga Street West, has many pluses including greater foot traffic, its proximity to public transport and the opportunity it […]
Read More →Dream Coming True In The Big Apple For EIT Student
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 7 mins ago James Johnson on the set of American comedy television series, The Last O.G., being filmed in New York City At the end of 2016, James Johnson graduated with a screen production diploma from EIT’s Ideaschool and a determination to go to New York to build […]
Read More →HB Magpie – EIT Student Jacob Devery
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News HB Magpie – EIT Student Jacob Devery 4 mins ago I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Recreation and Sport at EIT, as well as being a member of the Hawke’s Bay Magpies. After finishing my studies at Hastings Boys’ High School in 2016, the […]
Read More →HB Magpie – EIT Student – Pouri Rakete-Stones
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News HB Magpie – EIT Student – Pouri Rakete-Stones 8 mins ago Pouri Rakete-Stones Initially I didn’t know what I wanted to do, whether to work or begin studying. I had a sit down with EIT and talked through some potential options. Going through the classes I’d […]
Read More →EIT – Sport HB Sports Scholar – Felicity Powdrell
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News EIT – Sport HB Sports Scholar – Felicity Powdrell 11 mins ago The past two months have been a whirlwind of adventure and exhaustion in blistering heat. I was offered the opportunity to travel to America and play sevens for Oklahoma University, and while I was […]
Read More →Shaping Up a Career In IT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 10 mins ago Harley Simmons on the EIT campus Leaving William Colenso College, Harley Simmons didn’t know what he wanted to do in life. A year working as a labourer confirmed that he didn’t want to spend it doing a manual job and he decided to study at […]
Read More →Sustainability Programme Impresses Italian Tourists
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 13 mins ago Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand’s proactive environmental management system captivated a group of Italians who recently toured four of this country’s wine regions. Enjoying a wine tasting at EIT, from left, Annamaria Finarelli, Giuliano Boni, Carlo Rinolli, Sara Pedron, Emilio Celotti and School of Viticulture and […]
Read More →EIT Offering Creative Career Pathways
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News EIT Offering Creative Career Pathways 4 mins ago Student Emma Bergman While first-year EIT student Emma Bergman expects to specialise in photography and graphic design, she is also welcoming the opportunities to work with other media at ideaschool. Emma is currently studying portraiture and exploring issues […]
Read More →Art Student Opens Door to EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 8 mins ago EIT art student Emma Bergman Savings on fees, accommodation and living costs weighed in “massively” on fledgling artist Emma Bergman’s decision to study at EIT. Runner-up dux at Napier’s Sacred Heart College last year, Emma was awarded EIT’s Year 13 degree scholarship to study for […]
Read More →Ideaschool Celebrates Creativity
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News Ideaschool Celebrates Creativity 9 mins ago Ideaschool is to stage an on-site, end-of-year arts festival that will celebrate creative successes and showcase the work of the multi-talented arts students at EIT. The one-day festival is to be held on the Hawke’s Bay campus on Thursday 29 […]
Read More →Hastings Learning Centre Offering More Programmes
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 4 mins ago Committed to serving the needs of all its communities, EIT is ramping up the programme selection offered at its newly-located Hastings Regional Learning Centre. There’s plenty of choice for those considering study options for next year, with the centre building on its traditional strengths – […]
Read More →New Chair for EIT Council
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 8 mins ago Newly appointed EIT Council Chair Geraldine Travers Recently-appointed EIT Chair Geraldine Travers says the institute is well-placed to deliver on many of the Government’s priorities even as polytechnics nationwide engage in a review exploring sector reform. “The winds of change are blowing through the New […]
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