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Jacob Taylor’s success in becoming the 500th graduate of the Modern Apprenticeships programme was celebrated today by Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey.

Launching a publication celebrating the 12 recipients of the 2004 Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey encouraged tertiary education providers to start considering nominations for next year’s awards.

Changes being made to the governance of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) reflect the good progress it has made in the reform of tertiary education, Steve Maharey, Minister responsible for the Tertiary Education Commission, said today.

Appointments to the Tertiary Education Commission have been announced.

Associate Minister for Education (Tertiary Education), Steve Maharey today announced an agreement between the government, Business New Zealand and the Council of Trade Unions to promote workplace learning and industry training.

Funding of $50,000 to develop a proposal for a national centre for vocational education and training research is included in the industry training package announced today.

The launch of the Tertiary Education Commission signals a fresh commitment to equipping New Zealanders with the skills, imagination and learning opportunities to confidently take their place in the world.