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The Governor-General recently hosted a reception for the New Zealand WorldSkills team the ‘Tool Blacks'.
Christchurch-based collision repair technician Ryan Purvis recently received a MITO Graduate Scholarship giving him the opportunity to train in first line management.<
On Wednesday 27 April representatives from the motor industry and education sector from around the country joined the MITO team in Wellington to farewell Peter Hancock, who has retired as Chairman
The 2011 OFPANZ Conference was held Saturday 25-26 June in Nelson.
The Gough Group, best known as New Zealand’s dealer for Caterpillar heavy machinery, is looking for apprentices with the drive to succeed in the industry.
Jayden Bramwell has started up a successful career as an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician through the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation’s (MITO) StartUp® programme.
Wellington, New Zealand (15 April 2011) – The waiting is over with the 2011 recipients of the inaugural MITO scholarships announced today.
The judges found it particularly hard to choose the winner of the 2010 MTA Tom Hodgson Memorial Award, with runner-up Craig Edney coming a very close
The winners of the 2010 AA Motoring Excellence Awards – dubbed the Oscars of the New Zealand motoring industry – have just been announced includin
One of Wellington’s largest panelbeating businesses has recently won the Collision Repair Association’s Commitment to Training Award – and for a
When MITO apprentice James O’Connor won the title of 2009 MTA Apprentice of the Year, he had no idea it would lead to another success – the opport
During the week of 15th November, MITO together with the AA visited five schools within the greater Auckland region to promote safe driving to young N
Two MITO apprentices have won the best possible recognition for all their hard work – the Collision Repair Association’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ awards!
Two MITO apprentices have won the best possible recognition for all their hard work – the Collision Repair Association’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ awards!
A MITO training programme that targets secondary school students is proving a big hit with employers.
Gregg Histen completed his MITO automotive apprenticeship while working in the unique alpine environment of Mount Ruapehu.
At just 26 years of age, Daniel Boyd already has a number of motor industry qualifications to his name – and now he’s won a scholarship that will take his learning to a whole new level!
MITO Chief Executive Janet Lane has been appointed Executive Director of the Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand (OFPANZ).
Improved attitudes to driving and improved driving skills in apprentices. These were the results of the pilot MITO Safe Driving Campaign in November 2007 according to employers.
When Napier played host to the CRA Apprentices of the Year awards recently, this year’s ceremony took a distinctly memorable turn.
Marcel Woods is the complete package - a ‘people person’ with a technical edge, according to his MITO Industry Training Advisor Colin Kingi.
Lucie Wenmakers, Group Manager - Corporate Affairs, presented the results of a recent MITO research project, Return on Investment from a MITO Apprenticeshipat an international forum in Can
Marlborough wine production earned the region nearly $1.3 billion last year, largely through export sales.
First female apprentice at Rowsells Collision Repair Centre in Whangarei; gold medallist at the WorldSkills NZ National Finals last year; and now Golden Gun Award winner – the top-performing Appr
Jesse Clinton from Elite Collision Care in Christchurch is one of the Tool Blacks chosen to represent New Zealand at WorldSkills Calgary 2009.
Good luck to our three automotive industry Tool Blacks who are competing in WorldSkills Calgary 2009 in September.
People undertaking training in New Zealand’s automotive industry have benefited from a major donation from Holden New Zealand.
The old adage, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going' is particularly appropriate for today's automotive industry.
MITO took the opportunity to launch their latest training programme, developed for qualified collision repair technicians, at the Collision Repair Association (CRA) annual conference.
Richard Field, the owner of Hastings-based Lodge Auto Centre, has been making a living from fixing vehicles for almost 40 years.
Improving workforce literacy is not only about ensuring an employee can read and write.
Drew Tuisamoa knew he wanted to work in the motor industry - but it was only when he became a MITO apprentice that he discovered it was the best way for him to achieve his dream.