• Steve Thompson steps down from AutoRaise role
    • 02/10/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    AutoRaise has announced that Steve Thompson is stepping down from his position as vice-chairman. This follows the recent appointment of Matt Caldicott as general manager. Thompson has been part of the industry charity for five years, having joined as a trustee in 2018. He was appointed vice-chair in 2019 and [...]
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  • Copart revs up for AutoRaise Rally
    • 30/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Copart is taking part in the 2023 AutoRaise Rally, which is helping to raise funds for the charity which aims to address the skills gap in the sector by attracting and supporting apprentices. The Rally takes place from 7-9 September, following a route through Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. Copart UK [...]
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  • Solus announces gold partnership with AutoRaise
    • 25/05/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Solus has underlined its commitment to helping young people thrive within the automotive industry through a gold partnership with AutoRaise. By working together, the organisations hope to equip more people with the essential skills to repair modern vehicles safely and professionally. The AutoRaise charity was [...]
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  • Date set for AutoRaise Rally
    • 02/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    AutoRaise has announced the 2023 AutoRaise Rally will take place from 7-9 September, following a route through East Anglia and the Lincolnshire Wolds. The official starting grid will be at Lotus Cars’ HQ in Hethel, Norfolk. Day one will see all drivers setting off from the starting grid at Lotus Cars’ HQ in [...]
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  • AutoRaise seeks new general manager
    • 27/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive charity AutoRaise has launched a recruitment campaign for the newly-created role of general manager. The successful candidate will accelerate the progress made by the charity, which includes direct involvement of over 600 apprenticeship starts in the last 12 months, 182 affiliated repairer sites, 18 [...]
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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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  • AutoRaise gears up for National Apprenticeship Week
    • 06/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    AutoRaise is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2023 by attending a number of key careers events to encourage more people into the industry. The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is Skills for Life, which is intended to highlight how apprenticeships can develop the skills required for a rewarding career [...]
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  • AutoRaise supports apprenticeship standards review
    • 07/12/2022
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    AutoRaise has appointed Seren Skills consultancy to support the work of industry trailblazer group BRIT. The industry has five apprenticeship standards and all five of these are long overdue a review. With some significant challenges, not least of all time for the BRIT volunteers, the trailblazer group has [...]
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  • AutoRaise announces Future First partnership
    • 16/11/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    AutoRaise has forged a new partnership with education charity Future First to offer state school and college students the support, advice and encouragement needed to enter the vehicle repair industry. By recording videos, writing blogs, sharing advice and volunteering in workshops, employees from across the [...]
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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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