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% […]
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 […]
Automotive apprenticeships are being held back by cost and time pressures within bodyshop, according to a new survey by Apprenticeship Central. It found that the primary concern for managers is finding […]
Fix Auto UK and Apprenticeship Central have announced a new partnership to address the skills shortage within the vehicle repair sector. The news marks National Apprenticeship Week, which is running […]
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeship Central has announced its VDA Apprenticeship Programme has completed a successful trial phase. It says it will soon be in a position to place […]
Apprenticeship Central will mark National Apprenticeship Week by offering bodyshops lower prices for its two core services – RECRUIT and RETAIN. It hopes the offer will encourage more vehicle repair […]
Skills experts Apprenticeship Central has produced a new white paper explaining the reforms to UK apprenticeships. The government is introducing what it describes as ‘the biggest reforms for a generation’ […]
Apprenticeship Central will publish a report helping automotive businesses understand and make the most of sweeping reforms to UK apprenticeships. The government introduced the Get Britain Working White Paper last […]
