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2024 MITO/IFF Commercial Road Transport Scholarship Recipients Announced

MITO teamed up with “Road to Success” consortium of Transporting New Zealand, National Road Carriers, New Zealand Trucking Association, Log Transport Safety Council and in partnership with the Inspiring Futures Foundation to provide scholarships for 80 truck drivers to gain a formal qualification.

These scholarships represent an exceptional opportunity to empower the workforce and enhance employee professional development within the road transport industry.

Designed to support employees as they actively learn new skills on-the-job, the scholarships will assist individuals in advancing their careers and achieving national qualifications within the industry. Through a combination of practical experience and structured learning, learners will broaden their skill set and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the sector.

"We are excited to offer these scholarships, reflecting our dedication to supporting the road transport industry in developing its workforce. MITO remains committed to ensuring continuous support for the industry's workforce development every step of the way,” says MITO Executive Director Verna Niao.

Joining forces across the industry reaffirms mutual commitment to advancing professional training and education within the road transport sector, ensuring a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future for New Zealand's transport industry.

The 2024 scholarship recipients are as follows