Success stories

One lightbulb moment was all it took to make Elaine Pereira want to learn more about the automotive industry. The more she learned, the more she fell in love with it.

Abner Apineru is flying high and set for a great career after being named the 2017 CRA Apprentice of the Year – Golden Hammer.

"Being a driller is an amazing job,” says 29-year-old Pip Buunk, “and I’m really motivated to encourage more females to enter the industry."

Fraser Pattie wasn’t entirely sure what he wanted to do when he left school. He’d always assumed he would go to university, but is now enjoying a career in the trades and services. 

Tony Hamelmann’s ambition is impressive and he doesn’t hesitate when asked where he hopes his career in the automotive industry will take him. “All the way to the top!”

Bush Road Panelbeaters is celebrating success twice over after two of its apprentice technicians were named Top IAG Apprentices of the Year.

A MITO Business Skills scholarship has given Annette Gibson the opportunity to progress her career with a qualification and gain a solid grounding in business skills.

25-year-old Nikita Grindley has loved cars since she was a young girl. Now she's turning her passion into a rewarding career as an apprentice heavy diesel technician.

With an impressive list of qualifications to his name, 29-year-old automotive technician Jaxon Kuvarji is no stranger to furthering his knowledge in the industry.