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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.
Second chance to study nursing
Sam Clegg always wanted his childhood love of science to be part of a career that would help people in need.
Planting the seeds of a new career: “Every day I wake up excited”
Chris is studying horticulture at NMIT and developing a nursery on two acres of land he owns in Tasman. He says horticulture is in his blood and the career change later in life was a “natural progression”.
Studying Beauty Therapy at NMIT a ‘turning point’ for young mum: “I loved every bit of it”
Ever since she was 11, Petra Pretty dreamed of opening a beauty salon. Today, she owns a successful beauty therapy clinic in Nelson.
From truck driver to food cart dream
Hauati Cocker is living proof that it’s never too late to start studying, change your career and chase your dreams.
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.
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.
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.
Beauty Therapy graduate on balancing family life and study: ‘It’s definitely worth it’
Young mother Aimiee-Lee Marshall-Farnell had all the support she needed to complete a Beauty Therapy qualification at NMIT while caring for her family.
NMIT signs ‘She of the Sea’ pledge to support diversity in the yachting industry
NMIT has committed to creating a diverse and inclusive yachting industry by signing the international ‘She of the Sea’ pledge.
Emerging scientist scholarship ‘a fantastic opportunity’ for NMIT aquaculture student
NMIT aquaculture student Effie Gledhill has been awarded a highly sought after summer scholarship from the Cawthron Foundation.
Trainee chef follows her passion at NMIT: ‘It’s so much more than just a course’
At just 18, Poppie McLaren’s passion for cooking is already opening doors in the industry and paving the way for a promising career.
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.
NMIT Accounting student lands internship at “Big Four” firm
Matt Beach has had an interest in business and finance for as long as he can remember, but he believed he didn’t have “the brains for it”.
Young mum balances family, work & study to pursue her passion for food at NMIT
Alicia Sixtus has been passionate about food for as long as she can remember. Team NMIT supported her with flexible learning to help her balance study and family.
Project Moturoa – ‘it was good to be learning in the Māori world'
The course, delivered by NMIT in partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC), has helped Reann to become more confident and excited about her future.
Work, family AND study? NMIT’s flexible learning options make upskilling easy
Julia Mallett was seeking a change of direction when she discovered a Career Development programme at NMIT that ticked all her boxes.
Studying music at NMIT ‘changed my approach to education’
When Ngaio Richards discovered the New Zealand Certificate in Music programme at NMIT, she realised she could get the more personalised education in her hometown.
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.
Studying Career Development part-time: ‘I am excited about my future prospects’
Marlene Herewini was a graduate working in the field of Career Development when she decided to upgrade her qualification and formalise her experience at NMIT.
‘I’ve upgraded myself’: Professional Supervision programme ‘amazing’
Tatiana Ceban chose to study Professional Supervision at NMIT to get certified, but the experienced counsellor gained much more from the programme than expected.
Support from tutors makes studying sport and exercise at NMIT “feel just like a family”
Studying at NMIT has given sport and exercise student Cheyenne du Plessis clarity about what she wants to do for a career.
Studying Adventure Tourism at NMIT: “It’s the most fun I’ve ever had”
Shania Kuipers didn’t spend much time in classrooms or lecture theatres while studying for a qualification that could take her around the world.