apprentices

Interest in automotive apprenticeships surges

Apprenticeship Central has reported a surge in interest for automotive apprenticeships, with more than 1,000 young people making enquiries. Apprenticeship roles include technical positions like service and repair through to […]

IMI welcomes Skills England latest report

Skills England has published its latest report assessing the skills needs across a range of sectors and underlining the value of apprenticeships and continued training. The report, Sector Evidence to […]

Top tips on apprenticeship engagement

Apprenticeship Central has offered businesses in the automotive industry top tips on how to improve apprenticeship engagement. Apprentices can play a key role in securing a pipeline of future talent […]

Top Awards deadline for nominations extended

The Top Awards deadline to enter nominations for the 2025 Top Garage and Top Apprentice Awards has been extended. Due to unprecedented demand, nominations for both awards will now be […]

WorldSkills UK announces five automotive apprentices

WorldSkills UK has announced five automotive apprentices joining its 18-month training programme ahead of WorldSkills Shanghai in September 2026. The apprentices were selected after excelling in the WorldSkills UK national […]

Only half of automotive apprentices complete EPAs

Nearly a half of automotive apprentices either leave the programme early or fail their End Point Assessments. Figures have revealed that the national apprenticeship achievement rate was just under 55% […]

FMGRS backs apprentices with 15% workforce pledge

FMG Repair Services has announced that by 2026 at least 15% of its technical workforce will have come through its apprenticeship programme. The commitment underscores the group’s focus on developing […]