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UP Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chungcheongnamdo Office of Education in South Korea. This partnership aims to provide enriching learning experiences and cultural exchanges for students from the Chungcheongnam-do province in New Zealand. With over 2,500 international students recruited each year, representing 56 countries, UP Education is pleased to welcome learners from Chungcheongnam-do to the fold. #Internationalstudents #vocationaleducation

NZMA Trades welcomed New Zealand Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins, and local MPs Jan Tinetti, Shanan Halbert, Barbara Edmonds, and Camilla Belich. We proudly showcased our programmes which pathway learners into trades apprenticeships and careers, supported by our new apprenticeship provider Builders Academy NZ. Our learners, tutors, NZMA Group CEO Kylie Wilson, Builders Academy CEO Tim M., and UP Education Group CEO Mark Rushworth joined the conversation.

Congratulations to Jack Smith, graduate from NZMA Trades, who has been honoured with a ‘Plumbing World Scholarship’ at the NZ Plumbing Awards 2024. Jack sat down with NZMA to reflect on his unconventional journey to trades –where along the away, he traversed university in England and teaching in Thailand. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRb4F_DK

UP Education participated in Australia’s largest education and careers event. The VCE Careers Expo provides secondary school students and their parents with an opportunity to explore the vast options in higher education. Big shoutout to Acknowledge Education, Builders Academy Australia, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, and Endeavour College of Natural Health for their exceptional presentations across health, construction, psychology, hospitality, and more.

Congratulations to Michael Bennett, former Head of Screenwriting at South Seas Film & Television School, who released the second book is his highly rated crime series ‘Return to Blood.' The award-winning author and screenwriter has been selected for numerous festivals, including Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUkCS7V9

Hosted by the Tertiary Education Commission to enhance student support across New Zealand, Kelly Stevens, Head of Learner Success at Yoobee Colleges Limited, introduced the group’s student nurture map. Kelly delved into the concept of 'Q time,' a tool designed to identify and nurture the individual needs of students. The holistic approach is embedded into the learning practices at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, New Zealand School of Tourism, Elite School of Beauty & Spa, and Cut Above Academy . Watch the TEC session here: https://lnkd.in/dXtPpgHP

Our Group CEO, Mark Rushworth, shared his insights on this post-Te Pūkenga era, as the outcomes of private VET providers overtake the public sector. Fresh from his participation in last month’s trade delegation to Southeast Asia alongside Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Rushworth emphasises the importance of making financially viable decisions to uphold a high-performing tertiary sector. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gANjPiT3

We are excited to announce our collaboration with NRL team, One NZ Warriors, to advance ongoing learning alongside the athletic aspirations of Kiwis. “Our joint efforts aim to enlighten fans, players, and stakeholders alike about the diverse educational pathways available,” shared Philip McCracken, Head of Marketing and Communications at UP Education. #UPtheWahs #Watchthisspace

Kayla Mataora garnered attention on TVNZ's Seven Sharp for her unconventional route to becoming the first Pacific female apprentice at Rocket Lab, a leader in New Zealand's expanding space industry. With no prior employment experience, she embraced the foundation trades programme at NZMA to teach her the fundamentals of STEM. Now, she's thriving in the sector, setting her sights on becoming a senior technician. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dbwcUZ4r

UP Education is proudly returning as a platinum sponsor for the inaugural ICEF Australia New Zealand Agent event. Come over to the UP Education booth to meet our delegates and explore opportunities for collaboration in international education. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gy5sTxkF