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Kia cuts ribbon on new academy
- 08/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia has marked National Apprenticeship Week by cutting the ribbon on its new academy. The academy has moved to a purpose-built 40,000 sqft building within St. Mowden Park in Derby and will equip students with key STEM skills and knowledge to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the automotive industry. The [...] -
LKQ boss predicts EV acceleration
- 23/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden has predicted that that electric vehicle (EV) transition will accelerate over the next year. He expects more independent garages to invest in their equipment and skills to service EVs, but warned that component manufacturers, motor factors and independent [...] -
Kia opens dedicated training site in Derby
- 17/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia has unveiled a new training centre in Derby dedicated to apprentices and dealers. The 40,000 sqft site, which employs a dedicated team of around 15-17 full-time staff, will facilitate advanced electrified training through a blended approach that integrates the latest digital tools and hands-on [...] -
TrustFord opens 2024 apprentice programme
- 05/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TrustFord it is now accepting applications for its 2024 apprenticeship programme, as part of the company’s commitment to growing and retaining diverse colleagues. There are over 80 opportunities across the TrustFord group, with roles including technician, accounts assistant, credit controller, fleet sales [...] -
Straightset cuts ribbon on new training centre
- 05/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Independent UK garage equipment company Straightset has opened a new 3,000 sqft training studio at its headquarters in Worksop. The studio will offer a dedicated training space where customers, distributors and staff can gain hands-on experience some of the latest workshop equipment. Meanwhile, as wheel [...] -
Bridge Learning Tech partners with skills tsar
- 04/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Bridge Learning Tech has announced a new collaboration with Sarah Sillars OBE, who will work with the company as a skills champion and ambassador. This partnership signals a joint commitment towards upskilling, reskilling, and advancing both technical and non-technical jobs in the era of AI. Sillars, who brings [...] -
Repairify secures ACE training accreditation
- 15/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Repairify has achieved ASE accreditation for both online and in-person training, meaning it is now recognised as an approved provider of ‘Continuing Automotive Service Education’. Accreditation, which means its training content aligns with I-CAR objectives, ensures that students who complete Repairify courses [...] -
IMI Skills Competition winners announced
- 30/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the winners of its 2023 Skills Competition. The event attracted more than 600 nominations, making the 2023 competition the most intense yet, before 23 winners and runners-up were chosen across four categories: Light Vehicle Technology, Body Repair, [...] -
SYNETIQ develops dedicated leadership programme
- 29/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has introduced its first Leadership and Development Programme to help reduce the growing skills gap. This comes after the Department of Education’s Employee Skills Survey revealed an increasing skills gap within the UK in comparison to previous years. The report also revealed a decrease [...] -
Repairify expands technical team
- 27/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Following the creation of its Luton-based technical centre of excellence in November 2022, Repairify is expanding its workshop operation with the appointment of two new technicians to meet the growing demand for electric repairs and training. Richard Davis and Toby Anderson have both joined the site, while lead [...]