• 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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