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Apprenticeship Central launches to tackle skills shortage
- 01/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new solution for employers looking to take on apprentices has been launched today (1 March). Apprenticeship Central is a full-service provider of apprenticeship services for employers who need an outsourced solution to fulfil their recruitment and retention needs. It launches with three main services, Recruit; [...] -
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 [...] -
WorldSkills registrations open in one week
- 21/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Registrations for the WorldSkills UK National Competition open in one week. The skills competitions provide employers, colleges and independent training providers with a proven method of upskilling and developing young people from all backgrounds and abilities. Designed by industry experts, they assess an [...] -
CAM promotes from within
- 21/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
CAM has promoted Chris Allen to the new role of group general manager. He will be responsible for realising the company’s business strategy to harness the full potential of the development team to deliver a simplified, more intuitive technical architecture for customers. He will lead a programme of investment [...] -
GT Motive enhances team with Hames appointment
- 17/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
GT Motive has expanded its UK team by appointing Steven Hames as business development director. The appointment continues the recent investment in the team which has also seen Martyn Rowley and Andy Douglas join the company. Hames said: “I’ve been in the industry for over 20 years, but in the last few years [...] -
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 [...] -
Venson celebrates first insurance apprenticeship
- 09/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fleet management company Venson Automotive Solutions has announced the successful graduation of its first Insurance Practitioner apprentice. Corey Jacques, a member of its accident management team, gained a CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance. The Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship course included workshops, [...] -
Fernihough named SMMT Industry Forum CEO
- 09/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has appointed Ashley Fernihough as the new chief executive officer of its Industry Forum. Taking over from Richard Sadler, Fernihough has amassed more than 40 years of experience in management and consultancy roles covering almost every area of the industry. He [...] -
TruckEast begins search for apprentices
- 08/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TruckEast has begun its search for its next intake of HGV apprentice technicians, with 13 apprenticeships on offer as part of its September 2023 programme. Apprentices, who will receive a toolbox worth over £2,000 and entry into the company’s loyalty savings scheme, will work with industry-leading technology in [...] -
ARC Support Services unveils new VDA course
- 08/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
ARC Support Services has introduced a new online course aimed at VDAs interested in developing their skills. The Definitive Introduction to Assessing Damaged Vehicles is a 10-part course that will be delivered over Zoom from March onwards. It is targeted at novice or intermediate candidates who wish to learn or [...]