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Apprenticeship Central launches to tackle skills shortage
- 01/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new solution for employers looking to take on apprentices has been launched today (1 March). Apprenticeship Central is a full-service provider of apprenticeship services for employers who need an outsourced solution to fulfil their recruitment and retention needs. It launches with three main services, Recruit; [...] -
AutoRaise seeks new general manager
- 27/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive charity AutoRaise has launched a recruitment campaign for the newly-created role of general manager. The successful candidate will accelerate the progress made by the charity, which includes direct involvement of over 600 apprenticeship starts in the last 12 months, 182 affiliated repairer sites, 18 [...] -
CarComm Coachworks announces AutoRaise partnership
- 13/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
CarComm Coachworks has underlined its commitment to apprenticeships by being recognised as an affiliated repairer for automotive charity AutoRaise. AutoRaise was set up to tackle the skills gap in the industry and encourage new talent into the sector by promoting the rewarding careers on offer while supporting [...] -
TruckEast begins search for apprentices
- 08/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TruckEast has begun its search for its next intake of HGV apprentice technicians, with 13 apprenticeships on offer as part of its September 2023 programme. Apprentices, who will receive a toolbox worth over £2,000 and entry into the company’s loyalty savings scheme, will work with industry-leading technology in [...] -
Kia UK announced new apprenticeship focus
- 07/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia UK has formed a new partnership with apprenticeship specialist Skillnet as it plans to relaunch its own apprenticeship programme later this year. Kia first launched its blending learning apprenticeship programme 18 years ago to provide apprentices with future technical skills experience, expertise and hands-on [...] -
Auto Windscreens celebrates apprentice success
- 07/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A mobile technician from Auto Windscreens has become the first in England to complete the new Level 3 Automotive Glazing Technician apprenticeship. Ashley Atkins, a mobile technician from Auto Windscreens Grimsby Service Centre, achieved the qualification as the company announces plans to recruit up to 42 [...] -
AutoRaise gears up for National Apprenticeship Week
- 06/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AutoRaise is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2023 by attending a number of key careers events to encourage more people into the industry. The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is Skills for Life, which is intended to highlight how apprenticeships can develop the skills required for a rewarding career [...] -
Automechanika Birmingham puts skills in the spotlight
- 06/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (6-12 February), Automechanika Birmingham is officially welcoming the next generation of aftermarket professionals to its event at the NEC from 6–8 June. National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships and aims to bring [...] -
Skills gap broadens as apprenticeships fall
- 01/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive businesses are missing out on valuable apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February 2023), the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is urging businesses to embrace apprenticeships and all the benefits they bring. Funding is available through [...] -
Martec unveils new IMI-approved training
- 30/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Training provider Martec Training has launched a new IMI accredited Apprenticeship route. This latest Level 3 Apprenticeship is targeted at vehicle damage and MET technicians and will enable those already working in a bodyshop to further advance their abilities. This higher-level apprenticeship qualification [...]