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NMIT rolls out new EV programme to secondary schools
A new Top of the South Trades Academy (TOSTA) course aimed at giving secondary school students a taste of electrical engineering will begin in 2022.
NMIT - Kāinga Ora partnership builds homes and careers
A new partnership will see NMIT pre-trade students constructing new houses for families in need.
Automotive engineering tutors ready to tackle electric vehicles
Got a wrecked EV? Our tutors will take it.
Wharenui carvings get some TLC at Whakatū marae
The carvings at the entrance to Kaakati, the wharenui at Whakatū marae have recently been restored and reinstalled.
Career in aviation a step closer for rugby player after winning sports scholarship
Promising rugby player, Seta (Sitaleki) Baker has won the NMIT/Tasman Rugby Union Scholarship to study at NMIT.
A gateway into a rewarding career in aircraft maintenance
Filling the gap is a new generation of aviation trainees and apprentices, like Liam Doherty, who are taking advantage of the increasing career opportunities in aviation engineering.
Joinery students donate saw horses
Junior saw horses made by NMIT pre-trade joinery students will be donated to Nelson early childhood education centres.
Apprentice students rise to the challenge
Who will be the Nelson Apprentice of the Year? Three NMIT apprentices take up the challenge.
Aviation engineering students prepare for take off: ‘I feel empowered’
Flying around the world to take part in highland dancing competitions sparked Devon Gardner’s interest in aviation.
Following in Pop’s footsteps and forging her own path at NMIT
Not only is Grace Gregson following her Pops lead in studying mechanical engineering, but she’s also forging her own path as a female to increase diversity in engineering.
A fresh start for young automotive engineering student at NMIT
Corbin Lynch was looking for direction in his life when he decided to study automotive engineering at NMIT.
From school to work at 16: How NMIT opens doors to industry
Clayton didn’t particularly enjoy the academic side of school, but he was a natural when it came to practical skills.
Aviation Engineering course ‘vital to preparing me for the industry’
Aviation engineering graduate Caitlin Lumsden says the NMIT course was “vital” to her walking straight into a great job in an industry she’s passionate about.
Grass kart racers turn muddy
The challenge for students to build a go-kart and go racing at Tapawera Area School turned into a mud bath; spinning wheels spraying drivers and making them unrecognisable at the end of a damp day’s track sliding. Despite the mud-coating, it was a day of fun and learning.
Sky high demand for aviation engineers
New Zealand has more helicopters per capita than anywhere else in the world and a “dire lack of engineers” to service them.
Employers love NMIT graduates
NMIT is a great place to study because you gain the skills you need to impress your future boss.
Love your learning at NMIT
Studying at NMIT can be fun while you learn new skills
NMIT carpentry apprentice wins again
Congratulations Tom on Apprentice of the Year win.
Civil Engineer shares career wisdom with students
An advantage of studying Civil Engineering at NMIT is the New Engineers of Nelson (NEON) group events. Chairman, Bibash, shares what he learnt from the latest one.
Congratulations Civil Engineering Class of 2017
Second year Civil Engineering students finish up the year.
NMIT graduate building reputation from the ground up
Levi Mortimer is a qualified carpenter working for Scott Construction building residential houses in Nelson and Tasman.
Your guide to learning and study over age 30
Are you heading back into the workforce? Perhaps you want to make a total career change? Wonder if you can wrangle study with other commitments like childcare or part time work? Step into study with this useful guide.
Construction career a “good way to go”
If you’re thinking about a career in the construction industry then now is a great time. But don’t just take our word for it.
Civil Engineering visit Kaikoura reconstruction
NMIT students were the first student group to be given a construction site visit in Kaikoura.
