apprentices

The NBRA hosted its inaugural Apprentice Breakfast Club at the LKQ Training Academy in Tamworth yesterday (30 July). Supported by LKQ and Ageas, the event was held to highlight the […]

Apprenticeship Central and School of Thought are combining their strengths to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry – attracting, inspiring and retaining the next generation […]

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 […]