Professional Development at Ara

23/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who showed interest in our upcoming Business Breakfast and Upskill session. Unfortunately, we’ve made the decision to cancel the event.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to connecting with you at future events.

17/06/2025

Would you like to understand the cultural significance and unique opportunities Matariki presents for your business or team?

Join our June Breakfast and Upskill with speaker Stan Tawa from Te Puna Wānaka at Ara to discover how by embracing Matariki you can inspire innovation, strengthen community connections and enhance your organisation’s future steps 🎇

This free event includes a tasty breakfast so register today to join us at 7.30am on Wednesday 25 June at the City campus.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/N0c26ybBCh

29/05/2025

What an energetic Business Breakfast and Upskill session 💪
Tevita Siulangapo gave it all by sharing insights into building a high-performing team through workplace cultures that drive engagement and produce results 📈 Stay tuned to be the first to know about our upskilling sessions 🤩

20/05/2025

If you dream of a career in the creative industries, come along to our free information session about certificates in digital media and design, creativity and fashion, and the diplomas, degrees and careers they can pathway into 🪡
To join us at 5pm on Thursday 22 May at Ara’s City campus, register here: https://forms.office.com/r/4BJ4zLhGcw

19/05/2025

REMINDER‼️🔔 Here is your chance to upskill while having a brekky this week. Sign up now https://forms.office.com/r/ydjVJTVzj4

Highly effective teams don’t randomly occur, they need to be nurtured, guided and supported 🤝 At our May Breakfast + Upskill, experienced strategic leader Tevita Siulangapo will share insights into building a high-performing team through workplace cultures that drive engagement, produce results and enable long-term success.
📆 Wednesday 21 May, 7:30am - 8:30am
🏢 Visions On Campus, Ara City Visions On Campus
❗️Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/ydjVJTVzj4

19/05/2025

Thinking about doing some tertiary study? 📒
Then come along to our information session for Māori and Pacific students and whānau. You’ll get one-on-one time with a member of our Māori and Pacific team who can provide guidance on your study journey, help with your enrolment and answer any questions you might have about tertiary study 🔍
This event takes place in Christchurch and Timaru, click here to see more information and register: https://www.ara.ac.nz/news-and-events/maori-and-pacific-events/

15/05/2025

FREE COURSE starting this July ❗️This is for individuals already working in a hospitality setting for at least 20 hours per week.

Eight fortnightly half-day workshops will run at Ara’s Madras St Campus covering the following topics:

• Health, safety and security in the workplace
• Communication and complaint handling
• Customer service and sales strategies
• Bar, wine, barista and restaurant practical skills and knowledge

Workshops will run fortnightly on Mondays from 9am – 12:30pm. In addition to the workshops, an Ara tutor will visit the workplace to check in on the student’s progress. The final assessments will be in the workplace using your own menu, product, equipment and standard operating procedures 🤩

📧 Find out more by emailing [email protected]

07/05/2025

Master the art of cooking under pressure 👩‍🍳
Gain a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) and develop the skills and confidence to create complex dishes in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, while mastering essential food safety, preparation, and communication techniques 🥧

For more info: https://www.ara.ac.nz/products/programme/nz2101-main-new-zealand-certificate-in-cookery-level-4/

06/05/2025

Unlock your leadership potential! 🚀

Leadership means something different to everyone. It’s shaped by experiences, values, and perspectives. Join our workshop with Jez, an expert in high-performance organisations, as he guides you to develop your personal leadership style 🤩

📆When: Thursday 15 May 2024, 10am - 12pm
🏢Place: Ara City Campus
💵 Cost: $171.35 (GST Incl)
📌Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/R7S6UFAV5f

02/05/2025

Highly effective teams don’t randomly occur, they need to be nurtured, guided and supported 🤝 At our May Breakfast + Upskill, experienced strategic leader Tevita Siulangapo will share insights into building a high-performing team through workplace cultures that drive engagement, produce results and enable long-term success.
📆 Wednesday 21 May, 7:30am - 8:30am
🏢 Visions On Campus, Ara City Visions On Campus
❗️Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/ydjVJTVzj4

15/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Business Breakfast and Upskill session: Wellbeing Tips for Leaders with Jez Curwin! ⭐️ We had an incredible turnout and hope you left with valuable insights to support your own wellbeing—and that of those around you 🌼