The Tararua College/Meal Innovations Link
Tararua College and Meal Innovations have built up an ongoing relationship which, despite teething problems, looks like it will come to full fruition in 2008. This link exemplifies not only the benefits of industry links, but also that, despite enthusiasm and commitment on both sides, things don't always work out as originally planned.
Technology teacher Diana Eagle set up a link with Meal Innovations and took her 2007 Year 13 Food Technology class to visit their factory, where they examined one of the company's 'ready meal' products and case-studied their technological practice.
Meal Innovations also agreed to be a client for the class, but the departure of the contact person, and further unavoidable contingencies within the company, meant that they were not able do this. Diana regretfully used another client for the class, but is pleased that she still has the opportunity to use Meal Innovations, who are genuinely committed to an ongoing link with the school, as the 2008 client for the class.
