skills

School of Thought Automotive has announced that NFU Mutual has renewed its support for the second year. School of Thought Automotive was set up to address the growing skills gap […]

A new report has revealed an alarming fall in in apprentice numbers since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy. According to research carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel […]

Independent Aston Martin specialist McGurk Performance Cars has bolstered its team with a second Aston Martin master technician and a new workshop manager. The company has appointed Gary Crosby to […]

Autotech Group has established a Business Relationship Team to deliver more cohesive support to the industry. The team will be responsible for gaining a deeper understanding of individual customer needs, […]

Two of UK’s top apprentices are gearing up to take part in WorldSkills Lyon 2024, billed as the ‘skills Olympics’. David McKeown, a former apprentice who trained at Riverpark Training […]

Autotech Training has launched a new skills development system, Autolearn, to support the continuous upskilling and compliance of vehicle technicians within the industry. The online Learner Management System, which supports […]

The RAC has welcomed eight new members into its patrol team after they completed their 30-month apprenticeship. The apprentices graduated from the RAC Academy at a ceremony in Walsall. The RAC […]

The IMI has launched a new learning initiative aimed at tackling the shortfall of 23,000 skilled workers in the automotive sector. The Further Education Lecturer Reservists (FELR) initiative was discussed at […]

TIP Group has announced its first graduates have completed its inaugural TIP Mechanic Academy (TMA). The first-of-its-kind trailer mechanic training programme was launched last autumn in response to the growing […]

The AA has launched its motoring manifesto – Creating Confidence for Drivers – intended to highlight key concerns among UK motorists. The manifesto has been introduced to voice the issues […]

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent is recruiting more than 100 new technicians to work across its 28 UK depots. The company is also expanding its technician training programme to more than 40,000 hours […]

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has expressed concern about the latest changes to immigration requirements announced by the UK government. From 4 April, the general salary threshold for skilled […]