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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has backed the government’s focus on stability and growth, outlined in its Spring Statement. However, it has called for more support dedicated to […]
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% […]
The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced the winners of the 2025 IMI Annual Awards at a gala evening at the Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane, London. The awards […]
New research has found that more than a third of school leavers struggle to find apprenticeship opportunities in their area. According to The Co-op, 48% of school leavers believe apprenticeships […]
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 […]
Automotive apprenticeships are being held back by cost and time pressures within bodyshop, according to a new survey by Apprenticeship Central. It found that the primary concern for managers is finding […]
Stoneacre Motor Group is tackling the skills crisis in the industry through a new collaboration with Toyota’s Autotech Internship Programme. Toyota GB launched the programme with Autotech Group in 2023 […]
