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Our programmes
Future Skills was founded as a Private Training Establishment in 2000 and is fully accredited with the NZQA. We specialise in job training in information technology and trade skills, as well as foundation skills. We offer a broad range of beginner and intermediate courses for students aged from 15 years. Each year we review our courses to ensure that they meet the needs of rapidly changing industries. We work in partnership with local employers and industry bodies to ensure our courses train our students in the skills employers are looking for. All programmes are free for eligible applicants subject to Tertiary Education Commission Youth (ages 15-18 years) and TOP(18 years +) eligibility criteria.
Who we train
Our focus is on students with no or low qualifications and low foundation skills. Literacy specialists offer special programmes and also work beside our trade and technology tutors in our vocational programmes to help bridge the gap between low foundation skills and the skills required to attain the various Level 1-3 National Certificates offered at Future Skills.
Where we are
Excellent resources and fully equipped labs are located in modern premises within the central business district of Manukau. A travel allowance is available and a free shuttle service operates between Future Skills and the Westfield Manukau Shopping Centre.
Who we are
Our staff come from many different professional and cultural backgrounds. Each staff member is qualified and experienced in the trade, technology or teaching speciality (such as literacy) which they deliver. Ongoing professional development ensures our staff are proficient in the latest teaching delivery methods. Cultural diversity amongst our staff is essential to ensure that we provide an environment that caters to our students’ needs who themselves come from many different backgrounds. An essential quality we require of all of our staff is that they care about our students’ achievement and well-being.
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The importance of technology
The diverse staff at Future Skills all believe in the power of technology to change lives for the better and this belief applies equally to our business. In 2001 we branched out into the field of e-learning development with the establishment of LAMP, an on line language and maths programme. LAMP is exemplary of the way in which technology can be used to overcome obstacles in the delivery of high quality and expert training to any number of users. The programme is currently being used by a number of education providers across New Zealand to address the literacy needs of their communities.
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Our values
The aim of education
Education is a continuous and creative process. Its aim is to develop the capacities latent in human nature and to coordinate their expression for the enrichment and progress of society.
Potential in everyone
With the proper environment and tools, everyone can develop his or her potential for creativity, initiative, independence, inner discipline, and self-confidence.
The whole person
The individual is considered as a whole. The physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, spiritual, and cognitive needs and interests of each student are inseparable and equally important.
Commitment and recognition of success
We are committed to the well-being, and celebrate the success, of every student and staff member.
The value of our staff
We recognise that the quality, motivation, training and performance of our staff are the key factors in achieving our goals and expressing our values.
Our place in the community
We recognise that our relationships with our stakeholders and community are an integral part of our success.
Educating youth workers
Expertise in youth education has enabled Future Skills to develop training programmes in youth teaching and mentoring for tutors in the private training sector. These programmes will be launched through distant learning in 2007.
The future
It is Future Skills’ goal to continue to expand and enhance its expertise in the provision of training programmes and support services to the population of South Auckland, and to those who work with low-skilled youth throughout New Zealand.
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Our mission statement
To contribute to the establishment of a balanced and educated community.
Our charter
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