2020 MITO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
MITO Chief Executive Janet Lane presents Sebastian Frances of Thomsen Automotive, Wellington, with his 2020 MITO Alumni – Electric Vehicle scholarship. Pictured with business owner David Thomsen (left).
Following a record number of applications, 52 outstanding individuals have been awarded 2020 MITO scholarships.
The MITO scholarship programme contributes funding to support aspiring and successful graduate learners as they progress in their respective industries.
“Our 2020 MITO scholarship recipients submitted applications of an extremely high standard, and really impressed us with their drive and dedication to advancing their careers,” says MITO Chief Executive Janet Lane.
“We congratulate these worthy recipients and look forward to supporting them through their training programmes. They will undoubtedly become great ambassadors for the industries they represent.”
The 2020 scholarship recipients are in eight categories:
The MITO Alumni - Diploma in Business scholarships are awarded to individuals who have completed an automotive qualification through MITO and who wish to continue their studies. This scholarship pays the programme fee for MITO’s Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5).
The recipients are:
- John Edwards, AB Equipment, Christchurch
- Matthew Cox, Agrowquip NZ Ltd, Silverdale
- Matthew Pullan, Euromarque, Christchurch
The MITO Alumni - Electric Vehicle scholarships are awarded to individuals who have completed an automotive qualification through MITO and who wish to continue their studies. This scholarship pays the programme fee for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5).
The recipients are:
- Sebastian Frances, Thomsen Automotive, Wellington
- Thomas Nikolaison, Tranzit Group Ltd, Wellington
The MITO Alumni – Other scholarships are awarded to individuals who have completed a qualification at Level 4 or above through MITO and who wish to continue their studies. This scholarship pays the first-year programme fee for any MITO apprenticeship or traineeship programme at Level 4 or above.
The recipients are:
- Conor Zervos, Blackwells, Christchurch
- Zak Jackson, Longridge Panelbeating, Waipukurau
The Business Skills scholarships are awarded to current or aspiring managers or supervisors in one of MITO’s industries and pay for the programme fees for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) programme.
The recipients are:
- Aimee Wadsworth, AB Equipment, Christchurch
- Axel Fox-Hulme, Armstrong Prestige, Christchurch
- Brett Parsons, Coombes Johnston BMW, Hamilton
- Christopher Pelletier, Winger Hamilton, Hamilton
- Daniel Coleman-Price, Duncan & Ebbett, Hamilton
- Gina Wishart, Regional Ford Limited, Gore
- James Jackson, Diesel Services NZ Ltd, Auckland
- Jamie Harwood, Armstrong Prestige, Christchurch
- Jordan Leonard, GER Engine Specialists, Auckland
- Logan Kensington, Cochranes of Canterbury, Leeston
- Mathew Farnworth, Jim Wright Nissan, Hamilton
- Niko Nicholson, Andrew Fink Marine Ltd, Hamilton
- Patricia Hurley, Waitaki Resource Recovery Trust, Oamaru
- Rashmika Peiris, Continental Car Services – Audi, Auckland
- Stephen Buys, Tim Buys Auto Services Ltd, Palmerston North
The Business Skills Māori and Pacific Peoples scholarships are awarded to current or aspiring managers or supervisors in one of MITO’s industries who are of Māori or a Pacific Peoples ethnicity and pay for the programme fees for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) programme:
The recipients are:
- Cassidy Repia, WD Price Panelbeaters Ltd, Auckland
- Janae Wilson, Cummins New Zealand Limited, Palmerston North
- Karla Holswich, Armstrong Prestige, Christchurch
- Mike Page, Douglas Automotive and Engineering Ltd, Rotorua
- Mukesh Prasad, Tandem Smash Repairs, Christchurch
- Tanya Kelly, RJ Don Panelbeaters, Auckland
The Clyde Cunningham QSM Memorial Scholarships are awarded to MITO automotive graduates in the Hawke’s Bay region and honour a long-standing MITO employee. This scholarship pays the programme fees for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) programme.
The recipients are:
- Aaron Baylis, Hawke's Bay Toyota, Napier
- Jacinda Lush, Power Farming Hawke’s Bay, Hastings
The Kick Start scholarships are awarded to individuals who have full-time employment or an offer of full-time employment in one of MITO’s industries in 2020 and have not previously been enrolled in a MITO training programme at Level 4 or above. This scholarship pays the first-year fees for any MITO apprenticeship or traineeship programme at Level 4 or above.
The recipients are:
- Anthony Opsomer, Coalgate Motors Ltd, Coalgate
- Bobbi-jo Wilkie, Napier Auto Upholstery, Napier
- Coel Perston, Extreme Boats, Whakatane
- Cole Robertson, Allan Kellett Panel & Paint, Gisborne
- Eleanor Simons, Roy Eaton Automotive, Wanganui
- Ethan Murdoch, Fairview Motors Ltd, Te Awamutu
- Jackson Grgec, The Tractor Centre, Pukekohe
- Jade Van Duinen, Gary Cockram Limited, Christchurch
- James Mackle, Bridgestone Tawa Auto Services and Repairs, Tawa
- Jordan Lim, GER Engine Specialists, Auckland
- Karen Reeve, TM Covers, Nelson
- Kayne Knight, Rosetown Holden, Te Awamutu
- Liam Murray, Diesel Services (Christchurch) Ltd, Christchurch
- Luke Roughan, Russell Keeler Automotive, Gore
- Neil Fraser, J Young Motors Ltd, Napier
- Rajandeep Mahi, South Auckland Honda, Pukekohe
- Ryan Jones, Autoland North Shore, Auckland
- Steven MacBeth, AA Auto Centre Hornby, Christchurch
- Yoshka Bernhardt, GER Engine Specialists, Auckland
The Kick Start Māori and Pacific Peoples scholarships are awarded to individuals of Māori or a Pacific Peoples ethnicity who have full-time employment or an offer of full-time employment in one of MITO’s industries in 2020 and have not previously been enrolled in a MITO training programme at Level 4 or above. This scholarship pays the first-year fees for any MITO apprenticeship or traineeship programme at Level 4 or above.
The recipients are:
- Conan Manukau, Drill Force New Zealand Ltd, Takanini
- Soraya Yates, Paremata Auto Services, Porirua
- Tauran Bryant, CPBHEB Joint Venture, Porirua