Our website is being updated regularly with COVID-19 and alert level information for the tertiary sector. bit.ly/3dhpPsC

Read the COVID-19 Tertiary Bulletin for updates on guidelines for providers in various COVID alert levels, preparing for the move between alert levels (rules on access to sites to prepare etc) and more: bit.ly/3dhpPsC

Catch up on the August edition of RoVE News bit.ly/3gNWNSp #RoVE

In an industry first the Trade Careers insight report (proudly supported by TEC) sought to understand more about the barriers women face entering the building, construction and infrastructure industries. The full report can be downloaded at bit.ly/3BARFcu

22,000 women lost their jobs due to COVID-19 in 2020 and we are facing an unprecedented skills shortage in the trades. There simply are not enough tradespeople in Aotearoa New Zealand to keep up with demand. We can do better and supporting women is how. bit.ly/3kF4P0U

In preparation for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation in 2025, we are pleased to announce the membership of the PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG). Find out more at bit.ly/3tKABOu

Congratulations to all students who finish NCEA exams today. Enjoy your summer break. 😎

Guidelines on delivery for TEOs under the COVID-19 Protection Framework - bit.ly/3kwj3Bc

The second public consultation paper of the Performance Based Research Fund Sector Reference Group is now open for feedback - bit.ly/3EXW4rW

Congratulations to MITO New Zealand which has transitioned almost all of its arranging training functions, learners and employees to Te Pūkenga subsidiary Work Based Learning (WBL).

Congratulations to everyone who was awarded a New Years Honour for 2022. Especially thank you to all those appointed for services to education and training. Find the full list here - bit.ly/33aH2kL

Shaun Tahau is leading the way as the first person to complete a Masters entirely in te reo Māori at Otago Polytechnic. Congratulations Shaun. 🙌 bit.ly/3GzfKTS

The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) - also known as free trades training - ends on 31 December 2022, so will cover fees up until then. Find out more at bit.ly/TargetedTraini…

Applications close 28 February for the Critic and Conscience of Society Award. The awards are open to Aotearoa New Zealand’s university academics and winners receive a $50,000 grant. Find out more and apply - bit.ly/3GMoBAZ

The Buzz, an initiative started by two mums with special needs children, helps special needs young adults build skills to get into the workforce. bit.ly/3r0sPj3

Our #InspiringtheFuture programme is running two online events for TechweekNZ on Wed 18 May. We are looking for people who work in tech to be models for each event. You can find out more and express your interest here bit.ly/36WJLjU #inspiringthefuturenz #techweek

The six Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) established last October as the voice of industry for vocational education will commence their function of endorsing vocational training programmes on June 1. Read more bit.ly/3KGjZhs #RoVE #VocationalEducationandTraining

The Apprenticeship Boost has been extended to the end of December 2023. This supports employers to keep early-stage apprentices and to hire new ones. Read more bit.ly/3w8CYMu #apprenticeships #tradestraining

Please see the latest COVID-19 tertiary bulletin online at the Ministry of Education’s bulletins website: bulletins.education.govt.nz/bulletin/terti…

Today, Wednesday 14 September marks the 50th anniversary of Te Petihana Reo Māori, At midday today we stop and take a moment for Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori. Take action to incorporate te reo Māori into your daily life. Here are some huatau / ideas. reomaori.co.nz/ideas #reomāori