Overview
The Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) scholarship is a transformative initiative designed to support students of Māori and Pacific heritage who are enrolled in eligible programmes. It provides a meaningful hand-up into the trades industries, empowering learners to build successful careers and contribute positively to their whānau and communities.
Purpose
- Increase participation of Māori and Pasifika learners in trades training.
- Provide holistic support that nurtures personal, cultural, and professional growth.
- Create pathways to sustainable employment and lifelong success.
The programme is designed to equip learners with:
- Practical, hands-on skills.
- Industry-relevant knowledge.
- Confidence to thrive in the workforce.
Te Ara o Tākitimu – The MPTT Programme at EIT, Hawke’s Bay
Te Ara o Tākitimu is the name of EIT’s MPTT programme, inspired by the narratives of the Tākitimu waka. These stories connect Māori and Pasifika peoples and speak to journeys of overcoming adversity to reach a desired destination. This philosophy guides our approach to supporting ākonga (students).
Programme Support Includes:
- Leadership Development
- Activities that connect ākonga with their culture and identity.
- Mentoring and resilience-building initiatives.
- Financial Support
- Coverage of programme fees.
- Travel assistance.
- Support for transitioning into employment.
- Pastoral Care
- Holistic support and referral guidance.
- Student advocacy.
- Tools and resources for academic and personal success.
- Career Development
- Industry connections and networking opportunities.
- Support for transitioning into the workforce.
Guiding Philosophy
“Ki te whaiao, ki Te Ao Mārama”
From darkness into the world of light
This whakataukī reflects the journey of growth and enlightenment that MPTT ākonga undertake. The programme is built on a foundation of whanaungatanga (relationships), manaakitanga (care), and kaupapa Māori values, creating a whānau environment where learners are supported to achieve their goals.
Applicants must:
- Identify as either Māori or Pasifika
- Be aged between 16 – 40 years
How do you access this support?
- Enrol and be accepted into one of the programmes aligned with Te Ara o Tākitimu.
- Once accepted, the Te Ara o Tākitimu team will contact you to organise a meeting.
Contact:
EIT | Te Ara o Tākitimu Team
Phone: 06 830 1148
Email: taot@eit.ac.nz
Overview
The Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) scholarship is a transformative initiative designed to support students of Māori and Pacific heritage who are enrolled in eligible programmes. It provides a meaningful hand-up into the trades industries, empowering learners to build successful careers and contribute positively to their whānau and communities.
Purpose
- Increase participation of Māori and Pasifika learners in trades training.
- Provide holistic support that nurtures personal, cultural, and professional growth.
- Create pathways to sustainable employment and lifelong success.
The programme is designed to equip learners with:
- Practical, hands-on skills.
- Industry-relevant knowledge.
- Confidence to thrive in the workforce.
Te Toka – The MPTT Programme at EIT, Tairāwhiti
Programme Support Includes:
- Leadership Development
- Activities that connect ākonga with their culture and identity.
- Mentoring and resilience-building initiatives.
- Financial Support
- Coverage of programme fees.
- Travel assistance.
- Support for transitioning into employment.
- Pastoral Care
- Holistic support and referral guidance.
- Student advocacy.
- Tools and resources for academic and personal success.
- Career Development
- Industry connections and networking opportunities.
- Support for transitioning into the workforce.
Applicants must:
- Identify as either Māori or Pasifika
- Be aged between 16 – 40 years
How do you access this support?
- Enrol and be accepted into one of the programmes aligned with Te Toka.
- Once accepted, the Te Toka team will contact you to organise a meeting.
Contact:
EIT | Te Toka team
tetoka@eit.ac.nz
