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Pasifika Programmes
PEETO has historically enjoyed a strong working relationship with Pacific peoples in Canterbury and this has been officially recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and The Tertiary Education Commission in awarding PEETO the status of being a recognised Pacific Island Training Provider.
At present PEETO is the longest serving (since 1991) officially recognised Pacific Island Training Provider in the Canterbury region and therefore has a continued responsibility to Pacific peoples of Canterbury to bring to fruition their aspirations through the vehicles of education, training and employment advocacy.
PEETO's capacity to respond proactively to the needs and aspirations of Pacific peoples has and will continue to be fostered by strong Pacific staff representation throughout all levels of the organisation from its Administration Team and Academic staff through to the Management Team of PEETO.
PEETO services specifically developed for Pacific peoples include English language and literacy training services as well as employment preparation and advocacy services. PEETO will continue to ensure that the interests of Pacific learners (participating in training within private training establishments) within the region are represented at a national level through continued membership and involvement in PITPONZ (Pacific Island Training Providers of Aotearoa).
On a local level PEETO will continue to be highly attuned to the needs of Pacific peoples through ongoing participation and active involvement in local Pacific forums.
Tertiary Education Commission funded Foundation Learning Programmecourses include:
- Pasifika Adult Literacy & Computing Programme situated at Aranui High School (Evening Programme).
- Pasifika Adult Literacy & Computing Programme situated at Riccarton High School (Evening Programme).
- Mobile Classroom Initiative Pasifika situated at the Heartlands Centre Aranui (Morning Programme).