Last month our kaimahi presented at the TENZ (Technology Education New Zealand) Vocational Education Summit. The Summit was a gathering of industry leaders, educators, and policymakers – all focused on driving progress in vocational education.

We took the opportunity to share some case studies of polytechnics helping to develop primary industry trade academies, an initiative that allows high school students the opportunity to attend once a week to learn new skills while earning NCEA credits.

The Summit also gave us a chance to connect directly with educators, giving them a deeper understanding of our mahi and the role we play in shaping vocational education pathways in Aotearoa New Zealand.