Nottingham College agrees Chery training partnership
Nottingham College has announced a new partnership with Chery to deliver dealership training for the group’s UK brand portfolio.
As part of the agreement, Nottingham College will deliver a range of technical training programmes for Chery Group, including IMI-accredited electric vehicle training, a body repair programme, fundamental electrics courses and technical introductions to the brand.
The two organisations are also collaborating on the development of both online and face-to-face learning pathways designed to support technicians as they progress towards Master Technician status.
Meanwhile, Chery Group will support Nottingham College beyond its own training requirements by providing vehicle ramps and apprentice workwear.
Training base
Luke Garratt, UK technical training manager at Chery Group, said: “Collaborating with the fantastic team at Nottingham College, we now have a professional technical training base with the facilities, experience and educational standards needed to support our UK dealer network.
“The future of our partnership is more than just working in classrooms and the amount of courses we deliver. It’s about providing an industry-leading training academy, supporting dealers with the skills they need today and delivering the people who will represent our brands tomorrow.”
Developing talent
Maxine Blake, head of business development at EMTEC Nottingham College, added: “We are incredibly proud to be supporting one of the UK’s fastest-growing automotive manufacturers as it continues to expand its presence and invest in the future of its retailer network.
“The introduction of the training academy for adults and the new apprenticeship programme represents an exciting opportunity to accelerate new talent into the network, providing young people and career changers with a structured route into automotive retail.
“By combining industry-leading brand training with a nationally recognised apprenticeship, we are helping retailers build the skilled workforce they need for the future whilst opening the door to rewarding long-term careers within the sector.”
