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Welcome to the page of The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI)
CentreDescription
At the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) we pride ourselves on our ability to identify opportunities, overcome challenges and work with and for our communities – work that is occurring within a rapidly changing environment – literally.... <show more> At the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) we pride ourselves on our ability to identify opportunities, overcome challenges and work with and for our communities – work that is occurring within a rapidly changing environment – literally. Climate change; an aging workforce; new technologies; a tougher business environment with an increased emphasis on entrepreneurial activities; the need for higher level qualifications to meet the country’s employment needs; the need to create a seamless transition from secondary school to tertiary training; meeting the ever growing needs of our youth; the need to ensure qualifications are portable to the global market; the need for all islands within the country to have access to tertiary training; meeting National, Regional and Funder policies and priorities – all these factors affect the things we do.
MissionOur vision is to be a renowned provider of quality vocational services for Cook Islanders in the Cook Islands.
Value Proposition:
“We teach the skills you need for the life you want.”
Within this commitment, we... <show more> Our vision is to be a renowned provider of quality vocational services for Cook Islanders in the Cook Islands.
Value Proposition:
“We teach the skills you need for the life you want.”
Within this commitment, we have the confidence to embrace innovation. We have proven our success through the vast range of relationships we have established with industry, the community and individuals.
ObjectivesOur strategic priorities focus on the four key themes:
- Skill development
- Customer focus
- Leadership
- Institute performance
Embedded within these themes are six executive objective as follows:
Our strategic priorities focus on the four key themes:
- Skill development
- Customer focus
- Leadership
- Institute performance
Embedded within these themes are six executive objective as follows:
- Excellent programmes
- Strategic partnerships and relationships
- Marketing our success
- Clarity of roles and responsibilities
- Sustainability/revenue
- Seamless service to learners
Regular TasksCITTI invests in the skills of programme design, competency assessment, and adult learning, develops employer-led training customised to meet the needs of individual employers and learners, employs learning brokers to support employer based provision,... <show more> CITTI invests in the skills of programme design, competency assessment, and adult learning, develops employer-led training customised to meet the needs of individual employers and learners, employs learning brokers to support employer based provision, expands the use and availability of e-learning, develops specific programmes to address the needs of young people, delivers training options to all islands of the Cook Islands, establishes industry advisory boards to advise the Institute on immediate training needs and assessment.
ContactHead:
Owen Lewis Director
Coordinator:Owen Lewis
Function: Director
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[Full contact information only for logged-in UNEVOC Network members]
Address: The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI)
Owen Lewis
PO Box 650 Avarua Rarotonga Cook Islands
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| 5 July 201726th National VET Research Conference 'No Frills'‘No Frills’ is a well-known annual national conference where researchers and practitioners in the VET sector come together to present, discuss and share information about key issues confronting the sector. ( more) |
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| 6 September 2016TAFE Directors Australia Convention 2016The TAFE Directors Australia Convention will feature high-profile speakers, discussions, engaging workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities. Convention delegates will gain up-to-date knowledge on policy, best practice and the latest resources and innovation. ( more) |
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| 7 June 2016Stakeholders engage in ten-day Capacity Development Programme in the PacificTAFE Queensland with the Asia Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Fiji organized a ten-day programme that focused on enhancing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the Pacific. The programme sought to assist the Pacific Island nations to further develop effective TVET systems which will ultimately contribute to improving economic growth and increased uptake of TVET. ( more) |
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| 12 April 2016NCVER representative visits UNESCO-UNEVOCA representative from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) in Australia, visited UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre to discuss and learn about UNESCO-UNEVOC’s programmes and services, in particular, the knowledge management activities. ( more) |
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| 30 March 2016Collaborative research on return on investment in TVETNCVER, in collaboration with other actors, is currently undertaking a collaborative research project to identify and highlight key issues in the measurement of the return on investment (ROI) in technical and vocational education and training. ( more) |
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| 28 September 2015Craig Fowler visits UNESCO-UNEVOCOn 24 September 2015, Mr. Craig Fowler, Managing Director of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) in Australia, visited UNESCO-UNEVOC. ( more) |
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| 17 September 2015NCVER report on regulating and quality assuring VETThe National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) in Australia is happy to share their latest international comparative report on international good practice in regulating and quality assuring TVET. ( more) |
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| 27 November 2013King Abdullah scholarships for teacher trainers PINZ has managed a program that has seen students from its sister UNEVOC Center TVTC in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, come to New Zealand to complete their degrees followed by a Certificate in Adult Teaching (CAT). ( more) |
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| 27 November 2013Reconnecting with UNEVOC In MyanmarPINZ’ CEO, Brenda Lazelle, and Project Manager, Amy McAteer, recently travelled to Myanmar to build their understanding of the skills development sector and explore opportunities for working together. ( more) |
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| 10 July 201322nd National VET Research Conference 'No Frills' The annual National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’ is considered one of the best value events on the VET research calendar and is a key part of NCVER’s commitment to dissemination of research and building research capacity. ( more) |
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| 4 June 2013NCVER Webinar on intergenerational mobilityNCVER is organizing a webinar on 'intergenerational mobility: new evidence from LSAY' on Tuesday, 18 June 2013. Gerry Redmond, Director, Flinders Institute of Public Policy and Management, Flinders University will present on the new findings from a study that examines trends in one indicator of intergenerational mobility in Australia between 1975 and 2006 - the relationship between parents' socio-economic status and their children's academic outcomes. ( more) |
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| 11 April 2013LSAY National Research Forum - Are we there yet? Youth transitions in AustraliaNCVER is hosting a one-day research forum on findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) with a focus on youth transitions. The event, 'Are we there yet? Youth transitions in Australia', will be held at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney on Thursday, 11 April 2013. Key topics include: the impact of schools, student aspirations, gap years, financial wellbeing and pathways to work. ( more) |
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| 27 September 200726-09-2007
UNEVOC Centres Griffith University, Australia, and Zhenjiang TIE, China, sign MoU ( more) |
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| 25 September 200725-09-2007
UNEVOC Centres from China and Australia visit UNESCO-UNEVOC ( more) |
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