Courses to cater for learning wishlists
June 7, 2019
EIT is putting together courses for people who want to learn a bit of DIY to improve and maintain their homes. They are among the big line-up of the Adult Community Education (ACE) programme,...
From labouring to professional practice
May 13, 2019
Two cousins, both serving the community as nurses inspired Dean Hawea to become a nurse. Dean had always enjoyed caring for people, and saw a nursing degree as a portable skill that would...
Gisborne social workers acknowledge Christchurch at EIT gathering
March 26, 2019
Gisborne social workers acknowledged the impact of the tragic Christchurch massacre on the victims and their families at a gathering at EIT this week. EIT social work lecturer Sarah Elliott...
Manutuke kids enjoy EIT catering practice
March 7, 2019
Children at Te Kura ō Manutuke enjoyed a tasty treat when a group of EIT catering students called into the school at lunchtime. The students were those doing a three week introductory...
New Social Work Lecturer keen to share experience
February 8, 2019
After working in the frontline of the local social work sector, newly appointed EIT social work lecturer Sarah Elliott is looking forward to passing on the skills she has learned. She is...
Social Work Graduates Making a Big Difference in People’s Lives
January 15, 2019
Nearly all the students who graduated from EIT Tairāwhiti with a degree in social work now have highly regarded jobs as social workers. We talk with four of them about their...
Fantastic Opportunity for Rangatahi in Ruatoria Region
January 14, 2019
Young people in the Ruatoria district are being given a fantastic opportunity this year, thanks to a team effort by EIT, DOC, a variety of community organisations and support from Minister...
Huge support for EIT- Educated Nurses
January 14, 2019
Nursing graduates from EIT are second to none when it comes to practical on-the-job education, thanks to support from local health providers and the excellence and dedication of the...
EIT geared to help East Coast skills shortage
January 7, 2019
There will be over 2800 new jobs created each year for the next four years on the East Coast, and EIT graduates will be well placed to fill them. Infometrics data is used by the tertiary...
EIT staffer in running for top NZ sports award this weekend
November 23, 2018
Legendary Horouta paddler Kiwi Campbell has been named as a finalist for the Maori Sports Coach of The Year at the NZ Maori Sports Awards on Saturday, acknowledging her tireless efforts for...