"MIT has been an integral part of my journey from certificate level to graduating with a degree. The skills and knowledge gained have led me to a number of leadership roles.

MIT offered flexibility that enabled me to study while working full-time. The family vibe at MIT was important to me and with the ability to work and study in South Auckland made things simple and accessible."

Zeena Khan
MIT graduate

"I want to set an example to my kids that studying and learning is important. It’s never too late to pursue a different career and do what makes you happy.

Crossing that stage to receive my first degree will be my highest achievement. In a million years, I didn't think I'd be graduating.

The skills I’ve learned here have put me at the front of the pack, and I wouldn’t have picked them up anywhere else. It’s not just the technical knowledge, but also learning the importance of connecting with people and how crucial that is to get the best from them."

John Cocker
MIT graduate

After Ravneel completed the internship, he was offered a job. Ravneel loved his job and says his studies at MIT were excellent preparation for his future career.

"MIT was a great choice to prepare me for a culinary career."

Ravneel Anand
MIT graduate

"My number one priority is to get an education and make sure that I can provide a better life for my family and the family that I will have in the future.

To anyone that has left school early, just know that you can pursue higher education, there are no limits on that, just believe in yourself and always strive for better. Just go for it and never let anything hold you back would be my advice to someone that wants to study at MIT.

I want to own my own centre – that is the end goal for me.”

Steffi Webb-Butler
MIT student

"They taught me hands-on-skills and how to work with clients, making me feel confident to go out into the workforce knowing what I am doing.

I have always felt comfortable, I have always had good experiences there, and I found it quite flexible. The thing I enjoyed most was the environment that I was in with my tutors and my fellow classmates.

Definitely go for it. MIT – I do not regret it. It was, I feel, the best years of my life."

Keila Robinson
MIT graduate

"I began studying at MIT instead of doing year 13 at school, and I’m so glad I did. It offered great facilities and our learning was very hands-on, which made it fun. We also had great support throughout from our tutors, who were mostly ex-tradesmen. Their strong industry connections meant we had a head-start when it came to securing a job after graduating.

If you’re considering MIT, I’d say go for it, it can really take you places. You’ll be well qualified and prepared for the workplace."

Hunter Turner
MIT graduate

"When I began classes at MIT I realised this was my ‘foot in the door’ moment, taking that first step. I wasn’t prepared for so many doors to open and so many opportunities to be offered.

Lecturers connected me with employers, gave me insights into the industry and introduced me to their industry networks. Even the TechPark facility really surprised me with how modern it is.

You don't have to have a dream to start chasing one. I know I’ve made the best decision. So proud to be a part of this."

Lorrissa-Laine Hamon
MIT student

"MIT’s hands-on learning has improved my overall growth and development as a person, because I learn better hands on, I don't learn from a book.

What I enjoy most is MIT is local. We literally only live a couple of roads down. The environment itself has a huge impact on our learning, just seeing it every day is what motivates us to actually do better for ourselves and our family."

Sheridan Tohiniu
MIT student

"I’m 55 and I would advise for those in my age, that it's not too late to learn. You can go to lecturers, and they will help you. Learning is good for you, good for your family, and good for the culture.

I chose MIT because it's close to me. I live in Otara and if I can’t get a car, I can walk to the campus. At MIT people are friendly and the facilities are really useful, there’s everything on campus."

Apifoon Pelikani
MIT graduate

“MIT is different because they are training students for the workforce. When you graduate you’re fully prepared to work in that field.

I enjoy the clinical placements, it is so exciting to actually gain practical experience in an environment where everyone wants you to succeed.

Three years seems like a long time but it will go by so fast, it is a lot of hard work, but it is so worth the time and energy in the long term.”

Jessie Gillatly
MIT student

"MIT is full of diversity, and when you're surrounded by such diverse people, you learn a lot, and you get a different perspective on things.

When I initially got here, I was scared people would be reserved and solely focused on their academics. I've been astonished. The friends I've met here are my new family.

Nursing rewards me constantly. I'm learning and developing faster than I ever imagined. I feel wonderful when my patients recover and when I comfort grieving family members. I love being a nurse because I connect and help people at their most vulnerable. Helping others feels good, and I get compensated for it. It's my dream job.

I studied full-time with 2 kids as well as working. If I can do it, anyone can do it."

Monica Sebastian
MIT graduate

"After university, I was looking for something to do and volunteered to work on the Green Peace vessel Esperanza and that’s where I fell in love with working on the ocean. So from there, I moved into the yachting world and I’ve slowly been upgrading my certificates throughout my career. There’s lots of great opportunities.

I’ve done extensive traveling. I’ve done the Pacific seven times, circumnavigated South America, all the East Coast of the States, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean. Always traveling and always checking out the world.

The facilities here at this school are the best in the south pacific. I’m from Fiji so we don’t have these types of facilities there. Coming over here and learning in the simulator which is really quite real and helps out in real-life situations. The school here has really good, experienced lecturers. It’s a great campus. I really enjoy the camaraderie between all the students here. Everyone is very approachable."

Teh Chung
NZMS student

“At MIT you gain practical knowledge and as well as a qualification. Studying was a total refresher of what I was doing at work and it has changed my views. It has enhanced my knowledge and benefitted me financially.

I loved the approach of the tutors and lecturers as they were very experienced. The flexibility in studying was so great as I have a family and work.

This has encouraged me to study more and enrol for other courses which will enable me be a logistics manager in the near future, and will help me financially as well."

Umendra Lal
MIT graduate

“International logistics is so important for the world economy and MIT has provided me the opportunity to understand this particular subject from experienced professors that have been in the industry for many years.

The lecturers are really amazing, the professors are really helpful and approachable, and through my time at MIT I have learned so much that I am ready to step up in the industry with so much confidence, and also holding my formal qualification.

Thank you, MIT. I really love you.”

Frank Silval
MIT graduate

"Prior to studying at MIT, I was working at a supermarket which I wasn't satisfied with. I wanted to do something different so I chose to study at MIT.

Today, I can say is I am successfully working in logistics and freight forwarding industry because of my education at MIT.

I thank MIT for giving me both the knowledge and a qualification which helped me step into the industry with so much confidence.

Five stars to MIT and highly recommended."

Aarti Dave
MIT graduate

"Studying at MIT is a good way to upskill your strengths and it's an accomplishment to study a course while being on the job – it shows dedication and makes you stand out from the crowd.

MIT operates at a very high standard where student wellbeing is a primary concern. The lecturers are the main attraction to this institute. They come with solid backgrounds and experience in their field of study and will not fail or give up on a student that easily. They teach you what you need to succeed, lessons are based on reality, and they care about their students and their performance.

My current job seems easy since I learnt about it in class already. The effort you put in now will greatly be rewarded in the long run."

Natasha Simadri
MIT graduate