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Bright future for marine sector apprentices
Jack Adkins was in Year 12 at Auckland’s Rangitoto College when he made the decision to leave school. “I wasn’t that interested in...
Nov 2, 2022
Launch it, School to Work Employers Voice
Hear from employers who work with our apprentices and Launch it, School to Work team
Sep 30, 2022
Apprenticeships with MAST Academy
Build your skillset with a MAST Academy apprenticeship!
Sep 25, 2022
Apprentice: Isaac - Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders - Composite & Wood Boatbuilding Qual
Hear Isaac Chaytor speak about his apprenticeship studying both Composite and Wood Boatbuilding with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders. Video...
Jul 21, 2022
Apprentice: Shenay - Rocket Lab - Composites Qual
Hear what Shenay Fraser has to say about her apprenticeship studying Composites with Rocket Lab. Video by Auckland Business Chamber
Jul 21, 2022
Apprentice: Reuben - Just Outboards - Powerboat Systems & Servicing Qual
Hear Reuben Ata speak about his apprenticeship studying Powerboat Systems & Servicing with Just Outboards Pro. Video by Auckland Business...
Jul 21, 2022
Apprentice: Josiah - McMullen and Wing - Marine Systems Qual
Hear what Josiah Raela has to say about his apprenticeship studying Marine Systems with McMullen and Wing. Video by Auckland Business...
Jul 21, 2022
Apprentice: Cameron - Advanced Aerospace - Composites Qual
Hear what Cameron Madden has to say about his apprenticeship studying Composites with Advanced Aerospace. Video by Auckland Business Chamber
Jul 21, 2022
Apprentice: Kyle - Rayglass Boats - Composite Boatbuilding Qual
Hear what Kyle Johnson has to say about their apprenticeship studying Composite Boatbuilding with Rayglass Boats. Video by Auckland...
Jul 21, 2022
Hanga-Aro-Rau recognises MAST Academy
Pictured from left to right: Peter Busfield, Executive Director of the New Zealand Marine Industry Association and Hanga-Aro-Rau Industry...
Jul 11, 2022
Graduation Rescheduled - 2021 & 2022
We announced a short while ago that our graduation ceremony, due to take place on Thursday 7th April, was postponed. We are now delighted...
Jun 8, 2022
$230m Apprenticeship Boost extension to benefit around 38,000 apprentices
The Apprenticeship Boost has been extended to the end of December 2023. Apprenticeship Boost supports employers to keep early-stage...
May 10, 2022
Apprenticeship Boost - TEC
Apprenticeship Boost provides support for employers to retain and take on new apprentices as the economy recovers from the impacts of...
May 9, 2022
MAST Academy Graduation Postponement!
Sadly, we find ourselves having to postpone our rescheduled Graduation Ceremony that is due to take place on 7th April 2022, to recognise...
Mar 7, 2022
The Circle of (Work) Life
Becoming an apprentice Alloy Boat Builder was not even on Liam Waymouth’s radar when he was at school. He didn’t know much about boats...
Feb 15, 2022
Graduate Success at Pine Harbour Boat Painters
Recent graduate of the MAST Academy Marine Exterior coatings apprenticeship, Daniel Gatward of Pine Harbour Boat Painters, has...
Jan 17, 2022
Shenay Launches her Career at Rocket Lab
You’ve heard the saying, ‘It’s not rocket science’, but nineteen-year-old Shenay Fraser’s career comes pretty close! Two years into a...
Dec 20, 2021
Industrial Textile Fabrication Training Moves From MITO to MAST Academy
MITO’s Transition Plan, as part of the Reform of Vocational Education, has reached its final milestone with approval received from the...
Oct 27, 2021
New MAST Academy Team
DEBBIE LOWE Debbie previously worked for NZMAC ITO for 8 years and left in early 2020 to take up a position with the New Zealand Defence...
Sep 1, 2021
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