Upskill your employees

By backing your team’s learning with MITO’s apprenticeship and training programmes, you’re investing in stronger capability and productivity to future-proof your business.

Your business runs on the skills of your people—so supporting their training makes good business sense. When your employees grow their skills, your whole team benefits.

By backing an employee through on‑job training as an apprentice or trainee, you can build confidence in their abilities and develop a skilled, qualified workforce for the future.

You can enrol an employee in a MITO qualification or training programme at any time. Simply complete the enrolment form in our MITO Portal and we’ll arrange for a MITO Training Advisor to visit your workplace and meet with you and your employee.

Why upskilling your team makes sense

Build a safer, more productive workplace with confident, skilled people
Grow talent from within and improve staff retention
Boost loyalty and motivation with clear training and career pathways
Future‑proof your business and keep your team up to date with modern tools, tech, and industry standards

Who it's for

New starters ready to begin an apprenticeship or traineeship
Existing staff who want to develop their skills and take on more responsibility
Team members with potential to step into leadership or specialist roles
Businesses wanting structured training built by industry, for industry

Quick checklist before you start

Your employee has a signed employment agreement and works 30+ hours
You’ve chosen the right MITO programme for their role
The role gives them the day‑to‑day tasks they need to develop the required skills
A qualified or suitably experienced supervisor is available to train, support, and verify their work
The learner has access to an internet‑enabled device and can collect photo/video evidence in the workplace (loan devices may be available)

Ready to enrol an employee?

What training looks like

On‑job learning: real work, real tools, real experience
eLearning: videos, simulations, online assessments and theory modules
Practical evidence: photos, job records, and other proof uploaded through the MITO Portal for supervisor verification
Training Advisor visits: personalised plans, goal‑setting, progress updates, and arranging off‑job training when needed (minimum four visits per year)
Resource materials: a training folder outlining programme requirements, tools, unit standards, and assessment info

Give your learner the best start

MITO Training Advisors: regular workplace visits, personalised training plans, progress reports, and off‑job training arrangements
eLearning support: full access to online learning, real‑time progress tracking for both learner and supervisor
Loan devices: available for learners who need an internet‑enabled device
Mentors: Industry Mentors, Kaiwhakamanawa (Māori mentors), and Pasifika mentors (Auckland and Bay of Plenty)
Literacy and numeracy: all new learners complete online assessments (about 20 minutes each), with one‑on‑one support available through Literacy Aotearoa if needed
Study hubs: group sessions for first‑year automotive apprentices to build skills and confidence
Off‑job training: block courses, day-release workshops, or specialist training where required
Free counselling: 24/7, confidential support through Vitae (excluding secondary school learners)