Secondary school initiatives
Help your students explore hands‑on careers in automotive, road transport, and quarrying. MITO can visit your school, provide presentations to your students, host industry bus tours, introduce students to employers, and offer micro-credentials that earn NCEA credits. Simple to book, easy to run, and built for Years 11–13.
What we offer
- NZQA‑approved micro-credentials that give students a recognised achievement in specific industry skills.
- NCEA credits earned through practical and eLearning components linked to real workplace learning.
- Introduction to key industries including automotive, road transport, and mining and quarrying.
- Pathways into MITO training programmes, with school micro-credentials providing a strong foundation for further study.
Explore school micro-credentials
Support for careers advisors and teachers
- A named contact for your region
- Free industry bus tours for you and your students
- Introductions for students with employers via MITO Connect events
- Support, information, and attendance at career expos and whānau evenings
How our programmes work
- Enrol your students in MITO’s NZQA‑approved micro‑credentials, delivered in partnership with your school and local employers.
- Learning is completed through a mix of eLearning and practical workplace experience, giving students real industry exposure while earning NCEA credits.
- Programmes can be delivered through the Gateway Programme, funded by the TEC, enabling Years 11–13 students to safely and meaningfully access workplace learning.
- Students gain direct pathways into further training or employment, with their micro‑credentials providing strong foundations toward the next step in a MITO programme and helping grow New Zealand's industry workforce.
Who they're for
- Secondary school students in Years 11–13 interested in hands‑on, practical learning.
- Young people exploring careers in automotive, road transport, or quarrying.
- Students who want real workplace experience and a pathway into vocational training or apprenticeships.
What students gain
- Industry experience through practical workplace learning alongside eLearning.
- NCEA credits and an NZQA‑approved micro‑credential in relevant skills.
- A strong stepping stone into a MITO apprenticeship or further vocational training.
