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West Coast Training Academy

Name of Academy

West Coast Training Academy (WCTA)

Host Institution / Organisation / Lead Provider

Greymouth High School (GHS)

General Programme Description (up to 300 words)

The proposal for a trades academy involving all the West Coast secondary, area schools and the local polytechnic, was approved in 2009. Further research and development work began in 2010, with a view to the academy commencing operation in Term One, 2012.

Progress updates will be provided during 2011 as the West Coast Training Academy is developed.

Further Information / Contact

Jim Luders: ludersj@greyhigh.school.nz
Russell Nimmo: rnimmo@karoro.co.nz