WelTec strategy boosts growth

WelTec strategy boosts growth
WelTec is experiencing solid growth in student numbers but its chief executive dismisses the recession as the sole cause.

Linda Sissons says growth in the first quarter has exceeded expectations, however the boost is not just down to the economic climate. WelTec is following a well thought out strategy of expanding its offerings in economy-relevant areas, and this is the main reason for steadily increasing enrolments.

“While the recession will be having some effect, we believe this is also because we are offering something special at WelTec.”

People with the edge in today’s employment markets are work-ready, with a combination of practical skills and essential networking, problem solving relationship management and communication abilities. These people are in short supply, says Dr Sissons.

“We call them the ‘new professionals’ and we’re gearing up to ensure our graduates match this profile, with new programmes, new teaching methods and well-developed industry networks.

“Our research tells us that employers increasingly recognise and value professionalism. They also recognise that WelTec is turning out a new breed of qualified and professional graduates, and both students and graduates are in high demand.”

Dr Sissons says students studying for WelTec’s Bachelor of Engineering Technology, to be launched next year, will get an academic qualification while working with real clients on real projects using state-of-the-art facilities.

WelTec hospitality students are consistent gold medal winners at national competitions and are snapped up by employers at graduation.

“The quality of our programmes, teaching standards and partnerships with industry has enabled our School of Hospitality and Tourism to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Vocational Education.”

New professionals graduating from WelTec take with them into the workplace a set of vocational skills, but more importantly, the transferable generic skills that continue to give them the edge, regardless of where they choose to work, says Dr Sissons.

“Today’s students regard their tertiary studies as an investment for their futures.”

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