Bailey's passion for art has been a longstanding one, leading her to initially envisioning a career as an art teacher. However, her perspective shifted when she engaged in a project car and was inspired by her brother to explore opportunities in the automotive industry. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/get-qualified/success-stories/road-to-leadership/
For self-proclaimed people person Tylar, a job focused on customer service was the perfect fit. She’s been working as a Service Advisor at David Jones Motors in Whanganui for the past two years and wouldn’t have it any other way. “I love the customer interaction. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/schools/waka-tohu-tuatahi/
waka tohu tuatahi
Ka ako mā te reo Māori | Learn in te reo Māori
Level
Duration
Training Fee
3
5 Months
$200
get qualified with mito
This Te Reo Māori taught micro-credential is designed for secondary school students who are interested in working in the automotive industry.
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https://www.mito.org.nz/get-qualified/success-stories/rising-through-the-ranks/
Krishneel (Kris) first started at Porter Mechanical in Canterbury as a car groomer. It wasn’t long before South Island Production Manager, Duane, observed Kris’s dedication to his work and thought he would be a great candidate for an apprenticeship. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/news/2024-mitoinspiring-futures-foundation-scholarship-recipients-announced/
Melanee Bush and James Matthewman from King Toyota, Wellington, receive their 2024 MITO scholarships from MITO Executive Director Verna Niao (second from left), alongside Training Advisor Brian Scott (left), King Toyota Service Manager Danielle Chin, and Inspiring Futures Foundation Trustee Nick Leggett (right). Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/news/mito-launch-three-extractive-industry-micro-credentials/
MITO have launched three new extractive industry micro credentials. These micro-credentials are designed for extractive industry employees, particularly those wishing to be appointed to a safety-critical role under the Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2016. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/get-qualified/success-stories/wrenching-stereotypes/
Apprentice mechanic Sophie is on a mission to encourage other young women to join the automotive industry. “I did the automotive course at school, and I was the only girl. I went the second year, and was the only girl again! Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/get-qualified/success-stories/mondays-dont-feel-like-mondays/
23-year-old Mali works as an Automotive Refinisher at Panmech in Auckland, but didn’t always know that he would end up doing what he does. “I dropped out of school when I was 15. Once I turned 16, I started working at a warehouse, but I didn’t really enjoy it. Read more
https://www.mito.org.nz/news/our-2023-end-of-year-report-is-now-live/
2023 was another successful year for our educational performance. Some key highlights include credit achievement rates increasing with an overall rate of over 100%, 158 scholarships awarded (in partnership with the Inspiring Futures Foundation) and a 98% customer satisfaction rate. Download the full report Read more
