At International Travel College (ITC) and Study from Home, they teach students all about the travel and tourism industry, all with the intent of helping students gain jobs and careers.
ITC has campuses in Botany Town Centre, Central Auckland, Whangarei, and also offers students the option to Study From Home from anywhere in New Zealand.
Many of their graduates are walking out the door at ITC and getting hired “practically immediately”.
Travel and tourism hiring frenzy
“Right now, travel and tourism providers all over New Zealand and the world are pouncing on anyone with qualifications looking for work,” says ITC marketing manager Melissa Jenkins.
“We are constantly hearing from those in the industry about the shortage of workers and reading about it on the news as well.”
Jenkins says they’re also hearing from past students about how quickly they are moving up the ranks.
One student, Sinead McDonnell, finished her ITC Diploma this year. In that time, she gained employment at a Sudima Hotel, was promoted to food and beverage supervisor, and has been promoted again to front office duty manager.
Roles recently filled by ITC and Study From Home students
“So many of our students have been getting work recently, that it’s hard to keep up,” says Jenkins.
“Here are some of the amazing roles our graduates have filled over the past couple of months.”
AJ Hackett bungy crew
Air New Zealand cabin crew (four students)
Qantas/Jet connect cabin crew (two students)
Disneyworld Florida internship (four students)
House of Travel travel consultant
Flight Centre travel consultant
The Broadmoor Resort (USA) horse wrangler and guide and reception (2 students)
Orbit travel groups and events consultant
Le Meridien Noumea Resort & Spa reservations agent
Camp America camp counsellor
Grand Millennium Hotel reservation supervisor
Haka Tours tour consultant (two students)
Go Holidays Wholesale Consultant and Cruise Consultant
First Light Travel – Travel Designers (four students)
Menzies Aviation – Passenger ambassadors six students)
Menzies Aviation – Front of house check-in agents (four students)
“We are so proud to see so many of our students gain employment in such amazing travel and tourism businesses all over New Zealand and the world,” Jenkins says.
Graduate jobs available right now
“On top of all the roles our graduates have already filled, we also keep track of some of the best roles available in the industry right now.
“We are hearing about so many roles that at this point we are only selecting and sharing the best with our graduates,” says Jenkins.
“If you have ever thought about working in travel and tourism, there has truly never been such a great time to get qualified and enjoy your pick of some fantastic jobs.
“Get in touch to learn more about how you can enrol and get started. Email college@itc.co.nz, phone 0800 TOURISM (0800 868747) or visit www.itc.co.nz/contact-us.
