MTFJ has a goal to elevate the status of trades and service careers. These careers are accessible to young people and provide an 'earn-and'learn' pathway. Trade careers are of particular interest as New Zealand currently has a shortage of tradespeople and a boom in several associated industries.
MTFJ runs Industry Training Graduations to recognise the achievements of recent graduates and provide an opportunity for the trainees and apprentices to celebrate with their families, friends and employers.
Graduation ceremonies are attended by graduates who have recently completed a National Certificate qualification with an Industry Training Organisation (ITO), the local Mayor and Councillors, and the ITOs themselves.
The graduations are a time for celebration as well as thanks to local employers for their ongoing commitment to youth and training.
As of 2020, MTFJ Industry Training Graduations will place in two "runs" - a May run and a November run.
Most graduations take place in November.
In 2019, 25 Councils either hosted or co-hosted an Industry Training Graduation.
Please check here regularly for MTFJ Industry Training Graduation updates.
Each Council has different criteria to be eligible to graduate, so get in touch with MTFJ if you are unsure.
Invitations will follow to those eligible in the weeks before each ceremony - if you think you have missed out then let us know!
If you have any questions relating to ITO graduations please get in touch with MTFJ Taskforce Coordinator Noa Woolloff
Council | Date | Venue | |
Timaru District Council and Waimate District Council (joint) | 12/11/2020 | TBC | |
Palmerston North City Council | 14/12/2020 | Regent on Broadway. 53 Broadway Ave | |
Kawerau District Council, Ōpōtiki District Council and Whakatāne District Council (joint) | 5/11/2020 | TBC | |
Marlborough District Council | 29/10/2020 | ASB Theatre | |
Waitomo District Council and Ōtorohanga District Council (joint ceremony) | 19/11/2020 | Les Munro Centre in Te Kuiti | |
Waitaki District Council | 16/11/2020 | Oamaru Opera House | |
Buller District Council | November | TBC | |
Central Hawke's Bay District Council | 10/12/2020 | CHBDC Theatre | |
Stratford District Council | 5/11/2020 | Council Chambers | |
Hauraki District Council and Thames Coromandel District Council | 17/11/2020 | Ngatea War Memorial Hall | |
Gisborne District Council | 4/11/2020 | TBC | |
Hastings District Council and Napier City Council | November | TBC | |
Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council | 5/11/2020 | TBC | |
Rangitikei District Council | 13/11/2020 | Te Poho Tuariki | |
Ashburton District Council | November | ||
South Wairarapa District Council, Carterton District Council and Masterton District Council | November | TBC | |
Christchurch City Council, Hurunui District Council, Waimakariri District Council and Selwyn District Council | November | TBC |