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!”
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.
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 that it doesn’t feel like other jobs. It’s a very delicate process and I like that aspect of it. It’s more of an artform than anything.”
Carter McLeod didn’t always know that he wanted to work in the automotive industry. However, after enrolling in MITO - Te Pūkenga’s StartUp® programme, he knew he was embarking on the right path.
From the age of 8, Kerrie knew the automotive industry was the career for her. 41 years after starting her apprenticeship at Fitzroy Automotive, she’s now Managing Director and a Women in Automotive Ambassador.
From the time she started at Repairhub, Emma knew she wanted to complete an apprenticeship. Now halfway through MITO - Te Pūkenga’s New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 3 and 4), she’s loving learning on-the-job.
Henson and Murray Engine Rebuilders staff member, Nichollas (Nick) was awarded a MITO Kickstart scholarship which funded his training for the MITO – Te Pūkenga New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Machining (Level 4).
MITO Alumni Māori scholarship recipient Shanel is currently leveling up her career with the MITO – Te Pūkenga New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5).
