More needs to done to ensure all secondary students are well prepared for further learning and jobs, rather than collecting credits like fly buy points.
Education & Skills
School performance data good step forward
The availability of school performance information on the Ministry of Education’s website has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Choice and flexibility good for learners
The inclusion of another option for quality schooling is welcome, says BusinessNZ.
Industry training changes welcomed
Changes to industry training announced today are moves in the right direction, says BusinessNZ.
ATI important for new business, new science
The establishment of the Advanced Technology Institute addresses a significant need for business, says BusinessNZ.
Focus on junior achievement needed
An ERO report on junior classes in high schools makes sobering reading for NZ’s future success, says BusinessNZ.
Vocational pathways fill educational need
Vocational pathways launched today fill a clear educational need, says BusinessNZ.
O’Reilly promotes skills at OECD
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly promotes skills at OECD.
Focus on quality teaching applauded
BusinessNZ says the Government’s education plan rightly focuses on quality teaching.
Faster loan repayments good for tertiary outcomes
Encouraging students to pay off student loans faster is good policy, says BusinessNZ.
Better rewards for better teaching good for NZ
More focus on quality teaching is supported by BusinessNZ.
Skills and tertiary policies practical and positive
National’s skills and tertiary education policies are practical and well-focused on getting higher skilled New Zealanders, says BusinessNZ.