From internship to sponsor – Kirk Roberts journey to partnership
What started out as an outside internship has blossomed into a new sponsorship arrangement for the Keystone Trust.2026 engineering, construction and surveying students take part in workshop hosted by Jordan Walker, Geotechnical Manager, Kirk Roberts, ChristchurchKirk...
Harjot’s story: The value of hard work and perseverance
Harjot Gill (21) is in his third year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree at the University of Canterbury. "Over the past few years, I’ve grown a lot, gaining a clearer vision of my future in the industry and the confidence to pursue it. I’m especially...
Lose’s story: A rewarding university experience
Fisi'ilose Tameilau (20) is a fourth year Bachelor of Construction student at Auckland University of Technology. "Although I started my journey with Keystone a little unsure of my capability, scared of failing - having the support of the Keystone community throughout...
Tasman’s story: Building bonds across the industry
Tasman Stuart (21) was following doctor’s orders when he chose to study surveying at the University of Otago. Tasman, raised and schooled in Napier, has had a lifelong love of the outdoors, but he didn’t know how that fitted with a tertiary degree. “I have learned so...
Keystone Trust students helped give life to my purpose
George Hulbert is talking about "purpose”. It is, he says, a really simple thread that has informed his involvement with Keystone ever since his early beginnings with the trust.George Hulbert with students at the Keystone Trust Future Leaders workshop.To illustrate:...
A Magic Mix: Miles Construction and Keystone Trust
There’s certainly something magic in the mix that makes up Miles Construction staff and Keystone Trust’s alumni. Of the students who started as interns with the Key Scholarship partner, 90 per cent have gone on to become fulltime staffers at the company.Alumni and...
Marcelle’s story: Exploring pathways for the future
Meet Marcelle Apulu, currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Engineering at University of Auckland. We sat down with Marcelle for a chat about her experience as a Keystone Trust student. “Keystone has allowed me to meet people that I otherwise think I would've...
Ranger’s story: Real world experience for his future career
Ranger Stockley (20) is in his third year of a conjoint Bachelor of Property / Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Auckland. A talent for entrepreneurship had early beginnings. In his final year at Whangarei Boys’ High School, Ranger became CEO of an...
Shakira’s story: Building confidence for the future
Meet Shakira Munro, currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Urban Planning at University of Auckland. We sat down with Shakira for a chat about her experience as a Keystone Trust student. “Keystone Trust means so much more than just the funding. It's being able...
Troy’s story: Believing in the possibilities ahead
Meet Troy Sanday, currently in his second year of a Bachelor of Engineering at University of Auckland. We sat down with Troy for a chat about his experience as a Keystone Trust student. “In high school, I was lucky enough to have a good careers advisor. I think when I...
Sara’s story: Opening doors to the industry
Sara Esterman (20) is in her third year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree at the University of Canterbury. The former Tauranga Girls’ College student has aspired to become an engineer since childhood. "What makes Keystone so special is everything beyond the...
Sumayyah’s story: “Opportunities you wouldn’t get anywhere else”
Sumayyah Parker (19) is in her second year at the University of Auckland, where she is studying for a Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours). Sumayyah always knew she wanted to have a future where she was helping to create a better world to live in, but never realised...
Adelaide’s story: Creating a better future
Adelaide Walker-Komene (19) is a second year student at Victoria University Wellington, where she is studying architecture. She aims to complete a Masters degree in the subject, which has fascinated her since childhood. “As a young Maori wahine, I choose integrity as...
Elizabeth’s story: “Freedom to pursue my passions”
Elizabeth Van den Broek (19) is in her second year of study towards a Bachelor of Engineering degree at the University of Waikato. "As a woman aspiring to excel in engineering, I am passionate about breaking down gender barriers and contributing to a field that...
80% of interns become 100% new Miles Construction team members!
If you’re seeking a recipe for success, you need look no further than what works at Miles Construction. The company has recently marked 8 years as a Keystone Key Scholarship partner. It also boasts a 90 per cent retention rate of alumni who have started as interns and gone on to fulltime employment.
