• IMI Awards shortlist announced
    • 16/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The shortlist for the Institute of the Motor Industry Awards has been announced, with winners due to be revealed at a prestigious evening at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, London, on 15 March. This year sees two new categories introduced to reflect the changing landscape of the automotive industry. The [...]
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  • 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 [...]
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  • Venson celebrates first insurance apprenticeship
    • 09/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fleet management company Venson Automotive Solutions has announced the successful graduation of its first Insurance Practitioner apprentice. Corey Jacques, a member of its accident management team, gained a CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance. The Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship course included workshops, [...]
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  • TrustFord begins search for class of 2023
    • 03/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    TrustFord has started its search for 75 new apprentices to join the company in 2023. There are a huge variety of roles on offer at their dealerships in England, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands, including technician, parts advisor, sales administrator, bodyshop technician and accounts [...]
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  • New student support fund ignores apprentices
    • 13/01/2023
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    The IMI has criticised the government for providing financial support to students but ignoring apprentices. The government has announced it will provide an additional £15m in hardship funding this year to support university students in most need. This builds on the £261m that was given to the Office for Students [...]
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  • Suzuki GB celebrates apprentice graduation day
    • 11/11/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Suzuki GB has celebrated the latest cohort of graduates from its apprenticeship programme. They completed apprenticeships in automobile, motorcycle and ATV as well as customer service and aftersales parts. The prestigious ceremony was held at The British Motor Museum at Gaydon and marks the end of the highly [...]
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  • AutoRaise invites Trustee applications
    • 12/10/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    AutoRaise is inviting new applications to join its board of trustees. In addition, it is also seeking people who are prepared to volunteer to support specific projects, campaigns, initiatives, and events. The automotive charity said: “Some of the current Board of Trustees have continued in their tenure for [...]
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  • Fix Auto UK announces Able To partnership
    • 03/10/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fix Auto UK is developing its apprenticeship programme after forming a new partnership with Able To (Support Services). Established by Bob Linwood, Able To will now manage all apprenticeship needs of Fix Auto UK franchise partners. Mark Hutchins, Head of Commercial for Fix Auto UK, said: “We have tested the [...]
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  • Ezi-Methods rallies to Gemini support
    • 23/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Ezi-Methods has been supporting Gemini Bristol’s entry in this year’s AutoRaise Rally. The rally got under way this week and followed a three-day route through the Midlands and Wales. Ezi-Methods, the leading provider of vehicle repair methods, has held a long-standing relationship with the entire Gemini [...]
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  • Premier Group announces open day
    • 09/08/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Premier Group will be hosting an open day in October, after figures from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) revealed that automotive vacancies are at their highest level for 20 years. It’s analysis showed that motor trades had the sixth highest vacancy rate of all industry sectors with more than 23,000 [...]
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