Wednesday, 16 December, 2020 - 14:46 Twenty-seven students from five Manawatū schools graduated as global citizens after completing the Global Competence Certificate. This online programme connects students from around the world to develop life-long skills, while borders are closed. The Global Competence Certificate has been developed by AFS and facilitated by Massey University. It has brought together students who, due to Covid-19, are unable to take part in offshore exchanges, and connected them virtually to students from around the world. ENZ Chief Executive, Grant McPherson, said, "I would like to congratulate all the students who took part in the GCC programme. "It is a great way for students to continue to grow as global citizens by helping them gain the knowledge, skills and capabilities they need to live, work and learn globally when it is safe to do so. It has also been a positive way to continue to build strong global connections at both a student and organisational level, during COVID-19."