Apprenticeship Central

The government has announced that its consultation on the introduction of V-level qualifications will run until 12 January. It has announced the new pathway for 16 to 19-year-olds will sit […]

We all know that time is money, which is exactly why we’re cutting through the noise to deliver some real-world solutions to the problems repairers are facing in their bodyshops […]

Fix Auto UK apprenticeship numbers have reached a record high this year with 52 new starters joining its programme. They will join the 200 apprentices who are already working within […]

New research has found that a quarter of A-level students are planning to take an apprenticeship this year. This represents a rise from just 15% in 2022. More than half […]

New figures have revealed businesses are changing their approach to apprenticeships, with nearly half of all apprentices in England over 25 years old. According to the House of Commons Library, […]

A new productivity report has found that nearly half of adults don’t believe their education prepared them for the job they now have. According to the City & Guilds ‘Productivity […]

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 […]

Apprenticeship Central director Eleanor Baker Barnes will discuss automotive retention and recruitment at Automechanika Birmingham 2025. She will deliver her session, ‘Unlocking the Potential of Apprentices in the Automotive Industry’, […]

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 […]

Apprenticeship Central and Solution Repair Group have announced a new partnership underlining their commitment to helping repairers tackle the skills gap. Through this collaboration, independent repairers will be able 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% […]