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New Build – New NZMA Campus - Launched by Mayor in Hamilton
MEDIA RELEASE
Investing In Waikato’s
Vocational Education Future
18 March 2019 – There was excitement in central Hamilton today, as the new NZMA Campus was officially launched by the Mayor of Hamilton, Andrew King. Already 750 students are on the campus studying programmes in hospitality, cookery, business, retail, contact centre, early childhood education, health, pharmacy and floristry.
The Mayor of Hamilton, Andrew King said, “This is excellent news for our city. Here is an organisation that sees the benefit in investing in Hamilton and the community. NZMA is an important training provider for people looking for study options with targeted support and understanding”.
New Zealand Management Academy (NZMA) firmly believes in changing people’s lives through education. And having been in the Waikato region for over a decade as the largest PTE offering a range of programmes, the opportunity arose this year to create a purpose-built facility for students and staff.
With approximately 60% of students arriving as beneficiaries, 40% with no NCEA, and many who need extra support to make the transition to study and employment, NZMA have built a brand new campus which will attract and retain students.
NZMA Chief Executive Officer, Mark Worsop said, “We see our campus in Hamilton as being a very important magnet for high priority learners in the community who can be inspired to learn and then find a job. Once a student enrols with NZMA, they have a responsibility to follow through on their commitment, but we as an organisation also have a responsibility to commit to providing the support and the environment which will enable them to be successful”.
The campus is designed to ensure teaching environments are conducive to hands-on and active learning. So the rooms are sized and configured to best meet tutor, staff and student needs. Features include:
• State-of-art student café/restaurant/bar
classroom spaces designed such that they can be opened up
for internal events/functions
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• Purpose-built
facilities including barista class, retail class, floristry
and pharmacy labs, in addition to nine traditional classroom
spaces
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• A mezzanine floor with two spacious
commercial training kitchens
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• Internal
lightwell to bring natural light into the centre of the
building
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• The site is in the proximity of
public transport options and bicycle parking has been
provided to encourage alternate means of transport to
site.
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NZMA is working closely with the
Waikato-Tainui to develop programmes and employment pathways
through the Iwi to jointly identify tertiary education goals
and support broader cultural, social and economic
aspirations. The Waikato-Tainui will provide a cohort of
learners and pastoral support, and NZMA will provide the
programmes and qualifications.
The Campus will also host an increasing number of international students in a range of programmes, bringing economic benefit to the Hamilton region. Recent changes to post study work visas have made Hamilton an attractive option for international students.
Mark continued, “The aim is to empower our students to achieve their goals, become role models within their communities, and to transition to sustainable employment. The opportunity is to blend the best teaching and learning practices with the cultural leadership and manaaki of Waikato-Tainui and other key stakeholders. It’s an exciting time for NZMA and the Waikato community. We are so proud of the facility we are building to share with the community, and really feel positive about the impact it will have.”
ENDS
NZMA
Our goal is to help every single student learn to move ahead.
NZMA offers far more than education: We give hope. Inspiration. And motivation.
Whether you know what you want to study, or have no idea, we'll help you with the tools and support you need to start your journey.
We have smaller classes, which gives you more one-on-one time with your tutor - and more chance to get to know your classmates. And you'll find the tutors can adapt the way they teach to suit your learning style.
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