11 March 2014 at 9:00 am
International education top priority – Tertiary Education Strategy 2014-19
International education is named as one of the top priorities in the Tertiary Education Strategy 2014-19 launched on 5 March 2014 by Tertiary Eduation, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce.
Speaking at the Tertiary Education Strategy launch at the Higher Education Summit in Auckland, Mr Joyce said the new Strategy is about achieving faster progress with some of the key challenges facing New Zealand learners in the 21st century.
“Our tertiary education sector must continue to adapt and change to provide the skills and qualifications New Zealanders will need to contribute in the labour market in innovative and competitive ways,” Mr Joyce said.
The Tertiary Education Strategy 2014-19 sets out six strategic priorities designed to encourage a more adaptable outward-facing New Zealand tertiary education system that makes the most of strong links with businesses, communities and the world economy. They are:
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Priority 1: Delivering skills for industry
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Priority 2: Getting at-risk young people into a career
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Priority 3: Boosting achievement of Māori and Pasifika
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Priority 4: Improving adult literacy and numeracy
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Priority 5: Strengthening research-based institutions
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Priority 6: Growing international linkages.
For the full text of Mr Joyce’s speech see the Beehive website.
The Strategy is available on the Ministry of Education website.
