Success stories

Karley Gorton always had a passion for cars, something that was inspired by her dad and her love of speedway racing. Fast forward a few years Karley has been able to live out her passions as a qualified automotive technician.

Samuel Broadbent and Bailey Jackson are this year's CRA Apprentices of the Year. Read all about their journey to winning the prestigious Golden Gun and Hammer awards. 

Cole's hard work at Truckstops New Zealand Ltd has paid off with a MITO - Inspiring Futures Foundation Alumni Scholarship. 

Philip Broadbent from Ngatea Panelbeaters talks to us about what training apprentices means for his workshop, including his own son. 

Toni Harris is well on her way to being a fully qualified Automotive Technician, completing MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Light Vehicle Engineering (Level 3 and 4).

Samuel Broadbent and his dad Phillip have a lot in common, both interested in cars, rally driving and working at Phillip’s shop Ngatea Panelbeaters, this father and son are quite the duo.

Kenny Brighton discuss his role, apprentice training and the benefits it has had for Mexted Motors

The Covid-19 pandemic was the catalyst for Engelbert Barlongo undertaking a MITO automotive apprenticeship. 

“The biggest thing I’ve done is give insight to the people at Te Pūkenga into what it is like to be a learner that is work-based." Latif Robinson, member of the learner leadership group with Te Pūkenga.