Conversations, collaborations and commerce: the international activities of Industry Training Organisations

This research project provides a descriptive overview of the international educational activities of New Zealand Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). This is the first collection of information on the international activities of ITOs and is intended to provide a snapshot and a basis from which to undertake more analytical research. The research identifies the opportunities available to ITOs to increase the level of their international activities and therefore revenue, the reasons for ITOs' international activity and the strategic initiatives necessary to support ITOs so that they are able to capitalise on the current opportunities. This paper identifies that there is a current perception internationally that New Zealand's industry training infrastructure is world leading and has attracted considerable interest. It is suggested that ITOs need assistance to build capacity and capability in order to realise the opportunities available to them. The author concludes that it is critical to develop mechanisms and avenues for ITOs to access the additional financial, physical and human resources needed to develop their international activities and to equip ITOs with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities. Additional research is needed to analyse options for collaboration between ITOs and other tertiary education organisations or the formation of a company owned by a consortium of ITOs.

The collection of papers is indexed at TD/TNC 73.601. Individual papers are indexed from TD/TNC 73.602 to TD/TNC 73.621 and from TD/TNC 73.681 to TD/TNC 73.689.

This research project provides a descriptive overview of the international educational activities of New Zealand Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). This is the first collection of information on the international activities of ITOs and is intended to provide a snapshot and a basis from which to undertake more analytical research. The research identifies the opportunities available to ITOs to increase the level of their international activities and therefore revenue, the reasons for ITOs' international activity and the strategic initiatives necessary to support ITOs so that ...  [+] Show more