• School of Thought to showcase sector at careers day
    • 13/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    School Of Thought will promote the industry at the Road Transport Expo Careers Day, which takes place on 30 June at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. It will showcase the sector to the next generation of talent by highlighting how the transport and automotive sectors are some of the fastest growing tech industries [...]
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  • Automechanika Birmingham announces skills collaboration
    • 27/04/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    School of Thought and Autotech Group announced a new partnership with Automechanika to help introduce students to the motor industry by bringing them to this year’s event. Automechanika Birmingham takes place at the NEC on 6-8 June, when representatives from all corners of the industry will meet to showcase new [...]
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  • School of Thought seeks industry support for India initiative
    • 14/04/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    School of Thought is seeking £5k in funding to deliver automotive training to students in India. With the help of Paul Sewell from Chesterfield College and a number of virtual meetings with the department of education in the Tiptur region, School of Thought has devised training courses and secured equipment and [...]
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  • Autoglass partners School of Thought
    • 03/04/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Autoglass has announced that 14 leaders and colleagues have been enrolled as School of Thought Ambassadors. They have now taken part in the introduction and induction to become the UK's first automotive glazing School of Thought ambassadors. In their roles, they will volunteer their time to work with young [...]
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  • Automechanika Birmingham puts skills in the spotlight
    • 06/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (6-12 February), Automechanika Birmingham is officially welcoming the next generation of aftermarket professionals to its event at the NEC from 6–8 June. National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships and aims to bring [...]
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  • School of Thought names headline sponsor
    • 26/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    School of Thought has announced that Vizion will be headline sponsor for its event, taking place on 20 October at Odeon Luxe, Nuneaton. Established in 2019, School of Thought is a new initiative created to raise awareness within schools of the automotive industry as a viable career choice.  School of Thought [...]
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  • Carlac signs up to School of Thought
    • 09/05/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive supplier Carlac has become a corporate partner of The School of Thought. The School of Thought's single goal is to secure and attract the industry's workforce of tomorrow through inspiring programmes for young people and connecting them with businesses – securing promising career paths. Neil Firth, [...]
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  • School of Thought seeking industry support
    • 26/10/2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    School of Thought has announced new funding initiatives as it aims to build on the success it’s had in connecting the industry to new talent since it was established in 2019. Established by Dave Reece, School of Thought is trying to bridge the skills gap by promoting the sector to colleges and other places of [...]
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  • The Interview: Dave Reece
    • 08/09/2021
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    bodyshop editor Simon Wait speaks to Dave Reece, the co-founder of School of Thought, about his hopes for the future of the project and for the entire automotive industry. Please explain the School of Thought concept and how it has evolved since being launched at the 2019 bodyshop Awards. School of Thought was [...]
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  • £3,000 incentive for apprenticeships
    • 02/06/2021
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Businesses of all sizes in England can now claim £3,000 for each new apprentice they take on. The cash boost to the apprenticeship incentive scheme is available for each new apprentice hired between 1 April and 30 September and is designed to help more employers invest in the skilled workforce they need for the [...]
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