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Apprentices ‘essential’ in tackling skills shortage
- 08/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Logistics UK is marking National Apprenticeship Week by urging members to take advantage of the apprenticeship schemes available to future-proof the industry. Alex Veitch, deputy director – public policy at Logistics UK, said: “With more than half of decision-makers reporting that apprenticeships and work-based [...] -
SYNETIQ celebrates apprenticeship scheme
- 03/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, salvage and dismantling experts SYNETIQ has been reflecting on the success of it Metal Recycling General Operative apprenticeship scheme, which launched in September 2021. The first of its kind in the industry, the scheme offers students the chance to learn on the job at [...] -
TrustFord creates 59 apprenticeship opportunities
- 01/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TrustFord has opened applications for its 2022 Apprentice intake as part of the company’s commitment to introducing strong new talent into the automotive industry. There are 59 opportunities across the TrustFord group, with a huge variety of roles on offer, including technician, parts advisor, sales [...] -
BCA announces LGV driver open day
- 19/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA is hosting a number of regional apprenticeship open days to meet potential candidates interested in embarking on a career as an LGV driver. Events are being staged in Sunderland on 19 January, Perry Barr Birmingham on 2 and 3 February and Sheerness at a future date to be confirmed. BCA Automotive operates [...] -
Gemini becomes gold member of 5% Club
- 23/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Gemini ARC has announced that is has become a gold member of the 5% Club. The 5% Club welcomes members who have shown commitment to developing talent in the industry. To be a member, a minimum of five per cent of the total workforce must be on ‘earn as you learn’ schemes such as apprenticeships, trainee courses [...] -
BMW open for apprentices
- 14/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BMW Group has announced it is looking for 95 apprentices to join its 2022 programme. The apprenticeships are in a wide range of roles including engineering, maintenance, human resources, purchasing and communications, with a start date of September 2022. The intake includes around 80 apprentices in the [...] -
IMI Skills Competition winners announced
- 30/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The winners of the IMI Skills Competition have been announced, with 24 apprentices selected to take part in the World Skills UK event after a week of competition. More than 400 students competed across 64 disciplines at locations around the UK. Richard Hutchins, competitions manager at the Institute of the Motor [...] -
IMI welcomes Budget’s skills pledge
- 28/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the additional funding for training pledged in yesterday’s Autumn Budget, but has called for further clarity around how the £2.7bn set aside for apprenticeships will be spent. The IMI has also urged the government to invest in upskilling the existing workforce, [...] -
Bentley announces largest-ever intake
- 27/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Bentley Motors has announced the company’s biggest-ever intake of trainees for 2022. It will invite 113 new recruits to company’s Crewe headquarters in a phased recruitment. The future talent will consist of apprentices, undergraduates and graduates taking up positions in departments such as lean manufacturing, [...] -
SMMT commits £100k to apprentice fund
- 19/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has earmarked £100,000 to support businesses employing apprentices. The SMMT’s Charitable Trust Fund has re-launched the SMMT Apprentice Support Programme, which comes after the conclusion of the government-funded furlough scheme. The Programme will set [...]