The Pa Enua is an important part of CITTI’s programming with the aim of providing high-quality on-island training for Cook Islanders so that they can stay on their home islands.
Pa Enua programmes are community-based and responsive to the unique needs of each island. Aitutaki, Pukapuka and Mangaia have full time programmes as they have the largest populations. Other islands have visiting programs with expected growth in tertiary and community education over the years.
The Pa Enua is an important part of CITTI’s programming with the aim of providing high quality on-island training for Cook Islanders so that they can stay on their home islands. Pa Enua programmes are community-based and responsive to the unique needs of each island. Aitutaki and Mangaia have full time programmes as they have the largest populations. We also offer programmes in Atiu and Pukapuka.
Other islands have visiting programmes with expected growth in tertiary and community education over the years.
We have also collaborated with schools in the southern group to establish trades and hospitality learning programmes for secondary schools and adult students.
Pukapuka (TE ULU O TE WATU)
The Te Ulu o Te Watu Learning Centre offers a comprehensive community and youth education programme focused on traditional crafts, trade skills, computer literacy, English and Pukapukan language, cooperative businesses and cultural preservation.
The Learning Centre (aka “University of Pukapuka”) runs out of Niua School. It works closely with the villages and youth groups to provide arts and culture preservation, continuing education and individualised learning. For more information on courses, please contact our Pukapuka Island Broker.
Atiu (ENUA MANU)
Continuing education courses are on offer throughout the year such as Cookery, Bird Life, Traditional Carving and Eel Trap Making. For more information on courses, please contact our Atiu Island Broker
Mangaia (AUAU)
Mangaia has a focus on continuing education, trades and agriculture working closely with the Island Council and adapting training to its needs. For more information on courses, please contact our Mangaia Island Broker.
Aitutaki (ARAURA)
The Te Rito O Araura Learning Centre works closely with the villages and youth groups to provide arts and culture preservation, continuing education and a range of courses. For more information on courses, please contact our Aitutaki Island Broker.