Profiles of Mr. Subhas Chandra, the CEO
and The Pacific NZPTC Group.
CEO
(NZPTC)
NZPTC was established in Fiji in 1994 and is a private tertiary
institution offering Diplomas and Certificates.
NZPTC programs are approved by the Australian and New Zealand Governments
and are recognized by relevant business, industry, professional organizations and
tertiary institutions. The Diploma courses are moderated by partner institutions
twice yearly. NZPTC is also offering English language programs
to students who like the idea of holidaying in Fiji combined with studying English
language.
NZPTC has 5 institutions around Fiji located in Suva, Nasinu, Ba,
Lautoka and Nadi. At the Nadi Institute we also have a training hotel which provides
practical training to our hospitality students. Through the Nadi Institute we also
offer Flight Attendant Training to meet the growing demands of the aviation industry.
Subhas Chandra the founder of NZPTC has a mission for the Institute
to be highly regarded for excellence in education. Subhas strives for NZPTC
to be recognized as a leader in providing vocational education in Fiji.
Providing an Institute of learning and service, Subhas works tirelessly to empower
students with the skills and confidence to be contributing members of the business
community and society to raise the standard of skilled workers in Fiji Subhas strives
to continuously improve academic standards, programs, and technology.
Mr. Subhas Chandra, B. Com, Graduate from Auckland University, New Zealand. He also
holds a Post Graduate Certificate from Macquarie University and Diploma in International
Business from the Auckland University of Technology
CEO of the Pacific Group Mr. Subhas Chandra set up NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TRAINING
CENTRE in 1994, in Lautoka City. This was a shared office cum classroom
with half a dozen computers and three students. During that time sales level were
not very satisfactory as there was no competition and people were still grappling
with the concept of computers as modern technology. It is from then the company
has grown to 600 computers and 3000 students. It is poised to grow further with
innovative ideas and technological revolution currently underway.
Today The Pacific NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TRAINING CENTRE boasts five
major centres in Fiji, they are in Suva, Lautoka, Ba, Nasinu and Nadi (Head Office).
Enjoyed partnership with the Boxhill Institute of TAFE dates back to 1999-2010.
NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TRAINING CENTRE provides Diploma courses in
Information Technology, Business Accounting, Banking & Finance and Hospitality.
NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TRAINING CENTRE also provides a wide range
of courses on full time and part time basis. Every effort is made to provide well
trained people for the workforce. Every room in the Pacific NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC
TRAINING CENTRE includes laboratories that are fully air conditioned.
Also well qualified and professionally trained staff provides wholesome learning
and teaching environment. Individual attention is given to students needing special
help.
Along with time, dedication, hard work and family support progress was maintained
and NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TRAINING CENTRE was expanded to Sports
Academy which is one of its kind in Fiji with well equipped classrooms, laboratories,
training facilities, gymnasium and Sports Fields. The vision is to train and support
sports teams (sportsmen and sportswomen) to be successful ambassadors of Fiji in
the ever exploding global market
In 2008, Mr. Subhas Chandra achieved another stepping stone in his career, as
NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TRAINING CENTRE established its own Pacific Training
Hotel to train HOSPITALITY students and prepare them for hotel
and related services industry. The company prides itself on its own modern Restaurant,
Bar and Accommodation.
With increased popularity and public demand, the institute is further developing
80 Rooms Accommodation in Nadi. Currently the development is going through its final
phase, with the view to provide a Quality Accommodation Services.
In 2008, in pursuit of excellence, NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TRAINING CENTRE
in conjunction with the South Pacific International Academy started providing Flight
Attendant Training course This is a new area of course effectively designed and
executed to develop Flight attendants for the rapidly growing aviation industry
locally and internationally.
The Pacific NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TRAINING CENTRE as pioneers in
computer training in Fiji currently provides employment to more than 100 employees.
It is our intention to increase this number upon the completion of our 80 room accommodation
unit, thus providing opportunity for more people to join our team.