These training providers have been allocated bulk funding by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to provide customised workplace literacy training programmes. Check out the pre-funded workplace literacy provider map to locate one of these providers near you.

The TEC also funds Literacy Aotearoa and English Language Partners New Zealand to offer employees individual or group tuition. This tuition covers general adult literacy and numeracy skills rather than being specifically customised to your workplace.

These providers are ideal if you only have a few employees who need help. In some cases, the tuition may be available to individual employees free of charge. Your employees should approach the providers directly, but your input may be needed in arranging the tutoring and making time available for your employees to attend.

If you already have relationships with training providers or human resources specialists for other training in your workplace, they may be able to develop a programme for you if they:

• are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) or the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics Quality (ITPQ)
• have appropriate qualifications and experience in teaching literacy and numeracy in a workplace setting
• have a commitment to achieving literacy and numeracy outcomes for your employees.

For more assistance, download Drawing up a contract with your provider (PDF, 113 KB).

Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) are working on initiatives to improve the reading, maths and communication skills of the workforce in specific sectors.

Check out the directory of ITOs to find an ITO for your sector.