We asked leaders in technology: “What excites you about NZSE’s School of Tech: Bachelor of Business Information Management?” Here’s what they said:
“It’s a totally different era we are living in than previous decades. It’s not traditional anymore. So we want to make sure that there is a link between what we do in the school to what is happening out ‘over there’ in their lives; and preparing our young people for the real world of work. With NZSE’s BBIM degree, we see worthwhile learning opportunities for our students to have relevant work experiences tied in with theory.” – Lawrence Naicker, Deputy Principal, Manurewa High School
“Māori and Pasifika come from a long line of great innovators, traditional navigators, also technologists – people that were disruptors before disruption was a word – that they were navigating the Pacific highways for millennia effortlessly using the environment, using the stars and using other technologies of the time. Our rangatahi have attributes and characteristics that will make them successful in tech.” – Lee Timutimu, CEO, Te Matarau (Māori Tech Association)
“We work together with educational providers such as NZSE so that students gain practical experience and insights into the real-world dynamics of teamwork and collaboration – two crucial factors to becoming prepared for the workforce. Neither industry nor education can do it all on their own, you have to work together as a team to help equip learners with the skills they need for future success.” – Gordon Macdonald, Head of Operations, ZOZO
