apprentices

A new government report has highlighted the scale of youth unemployment in the UK and warned of the growing personal and national cost. Its Young People and Work: interim report […]

New analysis of government data has revealed a significant increase in HGV apprentice numbers. According to figures from the Department for Education (DfE) and the Department for Work and Pensions […]

Laser Tools is marking its 50-year anniversary with the launch of Future 50, a new initiative supporting young technicians in the automotive aftermarket. Future 50 offers repairers the opportunity to […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the government’s £1bn funding package to create 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for young people. The new initiative will offer financial incentives […]

The government has announced a new £1bn support package to help get more than 200,000 young people into work. It has announced that companies hiring young people aged 18 to […]

LKQ Euro Car Parts has unveiled the LKQ Young Talent Programme to help independent repairers recruit and retain new talent. The initiative, which is being delivered with the support of […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry is partnering with Apprenticeship Central to change the perception of automotive apprenticeships. They will collaborate to change the image of automotive apprenticeships among parents […]

Thatcham Research hosted the 2026 finals of Steer Automotive Apprentice Skills Competition at its state-of-the-art academy this week (18-19 February). The competition, which started with heats held over five days […]

Fix Auto UK has launched its 2026 apprenticeship programme in partnership with Apprenticeship Central. The programme, which offers hands-on training, industry-recognised qualifications and clearly defined career pathways within Fix Auto […]

Automotive apprentice numbers in the UK have risen by 33% with new starters up 28% last year, according to a major new survey carried out by the SMMT. It found […]

iRG Repair Group is marking National Apprenticeship Week by shining a spotlight on three apprentices due to qualify this summer. Third year apprentices Callum Roberts, who works in the Merthyr […]

Automotive skills charity AutoRaise has launched the AutoYouth Alliance to help apprentices and young technicians shape the industry. Launched to mark National Apprenticeship Week, the AutoYouth Alliance brings together apprentices, […]