Learner Me is coming to Hāwera
As Taranaki’s tech training academy, Learner Me has been training information technology professionals from their New Plymouth campus since 2019. In January 2023, the training provider will mark a significant milestone with the launch of a new Learner Me campus in Hāwera, in partnership with Ngāti Ruanui.
“It’s one of our founding visions to make world-class IT study accessible to everyone in Taranaki,” says Simon Singh, CEO of Learner Me. “So, we’re absolutely delighted to see that vision coming to fruition now in South Taranaki.”
The first programme to launch in the Hāwera campus will be Learner Me’s Hangarau Akoranga, which is specifically designed for young people who are currently out of work or education.
For six months, Hangarau Akoranga learners explore a range of digital technology specialties and work together as a team to produce a real-world project to be used in the community. In its first two years, the Hangarau Akoranga programme has placed 95% of graduates into jobs or entry into further study.
Learner Me’s Hāwera Campus is located at Ngāti Ruanui’s 74 Princes Street head office. “Our Hangarau Akoranga programme operates in close collaboration with Taranaki’s iwi so it’s absolutely ideal to be sharing a space with Ngāti Ruanui,” explains Simon.
On top of the Hangarau Akoranga programme, Learner Me offers NZQA certificates and diplomas in digital design, coding, technical support, and web development and design, as well as their Tech Academy for high school students.
The first cohort of Hangarau Akoranga in Hāwera starts 23 January and with Learner Me’s NZQA programmes starting 20 February. Enrolments for 2023 study are now open.
Learner Me Programmes:
- Cert in IT Essentials (Level 4)
- Cert in Digital Media Design (Level 4)
- Cert in Information Technology (Level 5)
- Dip in IT Technical Support (Level 5)
- Dip in Web Development & Design (Level 5)
- Hangarau Akoranga (for young people not in education or employment)
- Tech Academy (for high school students)
Learner Me Campuses:
- 127 Gill Street, New Plymouth
- 74 Princes Street, Hāwera
For more information or to enrol see learnerme.ac.nz or call 06 920 3424
