b'Supporting our industriesMITO worked alongside our industryAdditionally, MITO contributed to conferences associations to promote and recogniseand events organised by our corporate workforce excellence through the presentation ofemployers and industry associations, such as:several prestigious awards, including: Auto Super Shoppes ConferenceMotor Trade AssociationNorthernAggregate & Quarry Association &Apprentice of the Year MinEx Women in Extractives ConferenceMotor Trade AssociationSouthern MainlandBus and Coach Association ConferenceApprentice of the Year CRA Golden Gun Apprentice of the Year Collision Repair Association Conference& AwardsCRA Golden Hammer Apprentice of the Year 13 Collision Repair Association regional AB Equipment Apprentice of the Year roadshows and meetingsAssociation of Australasian Diesel SpecialistsNew Zealand Engine Reconditioners Apprentice of the Year Association ConferenceAggregate & Quarry Association & MinExNew Zealand Heavy Haulage Association Emerging Star Award ConferenceEastland Forestry Cartage Excellence Award. QuarryNZ ConferenceWasteMINZ ConferenceWomen in Automotive eventsWomen in Trades sponsorship.MITO also upheld its governance role with I-CAR Training NZ, advancing technical training for the collision repair and refinishing sector. Apprenticeships are vital to the automotive industry. MITO has continued to support our members through the ongoing uncertainty around the vocational education and training system, and MTA is committed to leading the advocacy to ensure that any future system is owned by industry and that the system remains focused on our needs. Lee Marshall,Chief Executive, Motor Trade Association8'