Thatcham Research has launched the Developing Learners Through Mentoring scheme, designed to equip mentors with key teaching, coaching and communication skills. Developed by Thatcham Research’s Automotive Academy to fit around workplace […]
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 has drawn to a close after four days of intense competition. More than 1,500 competitors from over 80 countries and regions took part in the event, competing […]
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) is introducing new automotive apprenticeships to meet skills shortages in the area. The new courses include Level 3 apprenticeships in motor vehicle, engineering […]
Demand for Auto Windscreens apprenticeships has risen eight per cent this year, with 1,084 applications so far. The company offers contact centre and automotive glazing technician apprenticeships, with applications for contact […]
Automotive apprenticeships fell by one per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of the 2025/26 academic year, according to a new report from the IMI. This compares to an eight […]
Isle of Wight refinishing apprentice Abi Bird has been named winner of the 2026 SATA Spray Gun Design Competition. The competition was launched in collaboration with School of Thought to […]
Izzie Moreland has been named Mazda Apprentice of the Year from a pool of 73 apprentices within the Mazda dealer network. The Mazda Technical Apprenticeship Programme is designed to develop […]
LKQ Bodyshop has unveiled Apprentice+, an IMI-certified training programme developed to provide hands-on experience to young learners. Designed to complement existing apprenticeships, Apprentice+ offers practical experience across the full repair […]
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has announced a new partnership with Capital City College to offer automotive internships and work placements. The initiative, which will be launched in September, […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address the automotive skills crisis as a priority. It has said the skills crisis in the […]
Auto Trader has expanded its T Level programme to help close the digital and gender skills gap. It has now welcomed its latest cohort of eight T Level candidates, who […]
Apprentices from across the sector have been competing for a place in the IMI Skills Competition National Finals. A total of 54 apprentices took part in the qualifiers which were […]
