Furthermore, workers signed into training agreements with their employers and ITOs achieved over 3.7 million credits worth of national industry skill standards in 2008 – an average of 20 credits per employee. "That these improvements occurred in the midst of a major economic recession is a testament to the resilience of the New Zealand workforce, the commitment of NZ employers to training, and the dedication of ITOs working with their industries" said Jeremy Baker, Executive Director of the Industry Training Federation (ITF). Full Article at Scoop - New Zealand News