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The members of the South
Waikato Lifelong Learning Group:
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Provide local education pathways for
learners
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Identify and meet community learning needs, including those of
Iwi and Pacific community groups
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Promote and facilitate communication between members, and active participation in the
group
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Operate in a transparent manner: there is knowledge of each other’s
operations
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Resolve problems arising between
members
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Operate
collaboratively
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Remove unnecessary duplication of
services
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Build capacity for tertiary provision in the
district
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Advocate the concept of life long
learning
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Develop partnerships with
industry
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Recognise the functions of Charters and
Profiles.
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Give effect to the Tertiary Education Strategy.
Current
members and observers are:
A number of initiatives contributed to the establishment of the Group:
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Private Training Establishments (running government funded programs such as TOPs and Access) have run an informal group network since the late 1980’s, collaborating on program promotions and training pathways for students.
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In 2002, the Learning Strategy Development group (local iwi, District Council, tertiary providers, government departments) began discussions on education as a factor in economic development.
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The Matamata/South Waikato Adult & Community Education Network was formed in 2004 as an outcome of the government review of ACE funding.
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In line with the Tertiary Education Strategy of inter-provider collaboration, these networks have now combined to form the South Waikato Lifelong Learning Group.
Members are concerned that the Group be task focused. Projects to date include:
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Participation in the
Economic Development Trust Job Expo
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Promotion of literacy and ongoing learning as part of Adult Learning Week
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Submissions to
SW District Council Long Term Community Plan
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Establishment of a Work Brokers Forum
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Participation in the recent district-wide Skills
Gap Survey
Tasks in progress:
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Liaison with key stakeholders, including schools and local employers
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Raising the profile of the Group’s members (
e.g. this web site)
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Ongoing participation in the
Skills Gap Project
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Inter-provider negotiations on reducing program duplication
The Group’s Memorandum of Understanding lists our objectives.
(Right-Click here and 'Save As' to download a copy)
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