News

19 Jan 2016
Australian Industry Group report highlights the impact of low levels of workforce literacy and numeracy
In a new report, ‘Tackling Foundation Skills in the Workforce’, the Australian Industry Group highlights the impact that low levels of workforce literacy and numeracy skills are having on the Australian workforce, with 93% of surveyed employers identifying this as negatively
18 Jan 2016
Employer-Led Workplace Literacy Fund fully allocated
The TEC has advised that this fund is now fully allocated until 1 July 2016.
18 Nov 2015
Workplace Literacy in the news
An excellent piece on TV3's Story last night, announcing that workplace literacy funding is now open-ended, rather than limited to two years.
12 Nov 2015
TEC Literacy and Numeracy Implementation Strategy 2015–2019
The TEC has published its Literacy and Numeracy Implementation Strategy 2015–2019. The Strategy will guide the TEC’s future work in adult literacy and numeracy.
23 Jun 2015
New Road Code literacy and numeracy modules on Pathways Awarua
New literacy and numeracy modules that help young people and adults learn and understand the Road Code and hence gain a driver’s licence are now available on www.pathwaysawarua.com.
7 Nov 2014
Russell Group wins Site Safe Construction Health and Safety Award
Congratulations to the Russell Group for winning the MSA Safety Leadership Award for their 'Core Strength' programme.
29 Aug 2014
2014 Skills Highway Award announced
Congratulations to the 2014 Skills Highway Award winner - the Russell Group Core Strength programme.
3 Sep 2013
2013 Skills Highway Award winner announced
Pacific Homecare in South Auckland, established in 1998 by two Cook Island women, won the 2013 Skills Highway Award for their literacy and numeracy programme.
30 Aug 2012
2012 Skills Highway Award winner announced
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) congratulates Christchurch company, City Care, which has won the 2012 Skills Highway Award.
24 Jun 2012
Writing on the wall for illiterate Kiwis
A Stuff.co.nz article details how 1 in 5 Kiwi students are leaving school without a qualification. As low skilled jobs are now demanding more literacy and numeracy skills as well as qualifications better training for entry level workers is becoming crucial.