Fronde Welcomes Influx of Weltec Institute of Technology Cadetships

This year marks the largest intake of Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) Bachelor of Information Technology students into Fronde’s Cadet Scheme, with the official welcome celebration held at Fronde offices on Thursday evening.

The eight new cadets had the opportunity to formally accept their contracts from Fronde’s CEO, Mr Ian Clarke, mingle with peers, and to have first-hand access to look around the Fronde offices.

Fronde’s Cadet Scheme offers an annual scholarship worth $2,500 to help pay for course fees, the opportunity for extended work experience where students can apply learning to real client work during a paid six week summer job, as well as opportunities to try different aspects of IT before settling on a full-time career.

“It is a win-win relationship between the cadets, WelTec and Fronde, one that is successful and valued. Our point of difference at WelTec is that students undertake work experience as part of their studies. This means they gain applied skills and enter the paid workforce ready to make a contribution, ”says Dr Linda Sissons, Chief Executive of WelTec.

“The cadet program is of great benefit to Fronde and the wider ICT sector. Research has indicated that students who participate in such programs experience higher achievement academically and professionally than those that don’t,” says Jonathan Fry, Cadet Programme Manager.

The eight first year students will take on roles on the Fronde help desk, and two second year cadets will return to WelTec.

Fronde and WelTec cadets (former and current) with Fronde CEO, Ian Clarke (third from right) and WelTec Chief Executive, Linda Sissons.

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18 October 2011