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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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
Steve Hoe lands top BRIT role
- 03/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Steve Hoe has replaced Christine Maskell as chair of BRIT (Body Repair Industry Trailblazer). BRIT is the group formed by the merging of the AutoRaise and Collision Repair Sector Group to manage the five new apprenticeship standards: Paint; Panel; MET; Accident Repair; and Vehicle Damage Assessor. Hoe, technical [...] -
IMI celebrates outstanding achievers
- 18/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Over 350 members, supporters and industry partners of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) met at a gala awards night in London to applaud the accomplishments of individuals and organisations across the sector in driving continued development and raising already exemplary standards. Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI, [...] -
Rolls-Royce extends apprenticeship deadline
- 23/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has extended the deadline for applications to its apprenticeship programme for 2022 until 13 March. The change gives prospective candidates additional time to secure one of 37 places on the programme, which is regarded as one of the most comprehensive, prestigious and rewarding in the [...] -
AkzoNobel supports AW Repair apprentice event
- 25/01/2022
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
AkzoNobel has recently supported AW Repair Group in delivering an apprenticeship event to educate future talent and help tackle the skills shortage faced by the vehicle repair industry. More than 200 young people eager to gain an insight into the world of vehicle repair applied, with 45 of those invited to attend a [...] -
IMI calls for new focus on skills
- 15/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The IMI has urged the automotive industry to focus on training and recruitment in 2022 in a bid to make up the ground lost during the pandemic. Steve Nash, CEO, said: “At the start of 2021 it’s unlikely that many of us would have believed we would see the seismic changes that have completely turned our sector [...]