18-year-old Shane Turner always knew that he wanted to work in the motorcycle industry, but a chance encounter at a careers expo really pushed him to pursue his goal.
For as long as he can remember, Liam Gardner has had a passion for all things automotive. So when it came to picking a career path, it was a no brainer.
18-year-old Josh Cooper spends his days working as an apprentice automotive technician at Automotive Solutions Limited, Invercargill.
43-year-old Timo Leatau began his time at NZ Bus working as a cleaner. Less than two years later, he's become a qualified heavy automotive technician through MITO.
MITO graduate Levi Webster, finished in an impressive second place at the world final of the Hitachi Top Technician competition in Japan
Since beginning her heavy automotive apprenticeship, Annelise Ruffell has never doubted her decision to leave her beauty therapy career behind.
Having gone from working in takeaway shops to driving heavy machinery in a large quarry, the Leeson siblings all agree that their career changes were the right move.
A meticulous worker with a fantastic eye for detail, 22-year-old Cassidy Repia was a well deserving recipient of the CRA Apprentice of the Year - Golden Gun award.
The recipient of the 2018 CRA Apprentice of the Year – Golden Hammer award was 26-year-old Jordan Lindsay-Smith from Bush Road Panelbeaters, Auckland.
