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School of Thought to attend inaugural industry event
- 27/05/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event presented by Automechanika Birmingham (8-9 June at the NEC) will feature education initiative School of Thought, as statistics reveal that the automotive aftermarket industry is facing the imminent retirement of up to 40% of its workforce. School of Thought is a collective [...] -
Audatex becomes School of Thought partner
- 19/05/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Solera Audatex has announced it has become an official corporate partner of School of Thought, while UK sales director Neil Garrett has become an official ambassador. Garrett said, “We are starting this year as we mean to go on at Audatex, looking for ways we can support our industry to bring in and inspire the [...] -
Audatex offering free AEG training
- 13/04/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Audatex has announced that it is offering one apprentice a month a free place on its AudaEnterpriseGold certification course. The new initiative has been launched in collaboration with the National Body Repair Association and AutoRaise and is intended to address the crippling skills shortage facing the [...] -
Vella Group recognised at customer awards
- 29/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Vella Group is celebrating after being highly commended by judges in two award categories at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards 2022. It was highly commended by the judges for the Learning and Development award, which recognised The Vella Group’s investment in young people through apprenticeships and [...] -
Industry verdict on Spring Statement
- 24/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The industry has responded to yesterday’s Spring Statement, with both the Institute of the Motor Industry and the Society of Motor Manufacturers welcoming government support for smaller businesses but expressing concerns around training plans. Steve Nash, IMI CEO, said: “Clearly the Chancellor was trying to [...] -
Xtrac opens new training academy
- 11/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Berkshire-based transmission specialist Xtrac has launched of a dedicated apprenticeship facility at its global headquarters in Thatcham. The new training facility, which includes a CAE classroom and adjoining practical skills workshop, will provide hands-on manufacturing and computer-aided engineering skills [...] -
Aston Martin announces significant recruitment drive
- 15/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Aston Martin has announced a drive to recruit over 40 early career positions at its Gaydon and St Athan sites. Announced during National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the ultra-luxury British manufacturer is offering opportunities to 18 apprentices, 20 graduates and 10 paid interns, in positions across the [...] -
IMI warns of missed apprentice opportunities
- 11/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has released new analysis that paints a worrying picture for apprentice recruitment in the automotive sector. According to the IMI’s recent Automotive Education Report, there was a 67% increase in apprenticeship starts in the full academic year 2020/21 compared to [...] -
Commitment to apprentices ‘heart-warming’
- 11/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Apprentice consultancy business ABLE TO: has praised the efforts of the automotive sector to support National Apprenticeship Week through a series of activities. Owner Bob Linwood said: “It’s genuinely heart-warming to see so many great stories about young people doing well in our industry and this has been a [...] -
Vella Group celebrates apprenticeship successes
- 09/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Vella Group is marking National Apprenticeship Week by inviting its current apprentices to share their own success stories. The group employs 35 multi-skill accident repair apprentices and has a long history of apprenticeship success, with executive chairman Karl Vella awarded and MBE for services to training [...]