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IMI reveals drastic HGV skills shortage
- 10/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry estimates that just three per cent of HGV technicians are trained to work on high voltage systems. Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI, said: “We have long championed for the government and the automotive industry to collaborate to overcome the financial, administrative and skills [...] -
Spaces available for training event
- 09/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Spaces are still available for a new event which will see leaders from all across the automotive industry come together to drive forward the skills conversation and help organisations devise and deploy successful long term talent strategies. Hosted by Autotech Group, the inaugural Talent Recharge event is free to [...] -
Axalta goes lives with training videos
- 08/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Axalta has launched an ongoing series of refinish training videos designed to help automotive repair bodyshops deal with common paint defects. The first six videos, available now free of charge, cover a range of issues refinishers deal with regularly, including poor paint adhesion on plastic parts, solvent popping, [...] -
MOT demand set to exceed capacity
- 04/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motorists are being warned that a surge in demand for MOT tests this March could see them struggle to get their MOT renewed or obtain a first MOT. However, the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) is warning there could be another challenge on the horizon for drivers – finding a legally compliant MOT tester [...] -
School of Thought partners Career Expo
- 02/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The British Motor Show and Automotive Career Expo is taking place in Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 18-21 August. Now partnered by The School of Thought, the Automotive Career Expo aims to help the sector address the skills shortage and attract more young talent to the industry. It will showcase [...] -
Remit makes case for apprenticeships
- 28/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Shadow skills minister Toby Perkins MP and local MP and former Foreign Secretary Dame Margaret Beckett MP toured the state-of-the-art academies of Remit Training in Derby last week to understand how the training provider is helping to address the skills gap in the sector. The senior politicians were joined by [...] -
Rolls-Royce extends apprenticeship deadline
- 23/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has extended the deadline for applications to its apprenticeship programme for 2022 until 13 March. The change gives prospective candidates additional time to secure one of 37 places on the programme, which is regarded as one of the most comprehensive, prestigious and rewarding in the [...] -
Volvo announces new training date
- 16/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volvo Car UK has announced a new training date, with a Body Technology Day available to the wider sector. Steve Plunkett, Volvo/Polestar Body & Paint Manager, said: “On the back of the overwhelming success of the courses that we were running before lockdown, we are now back up and running with the Body [...] -
Aston Martin announces significant recruitment drive
- 15/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Aston Martin has announced a drive to recruit over 40 early career positions at its Gaydon and St Athan sites. Announced during National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the ultra-luxury British manufacturer is offering opportunities to 18 apprentices, 20 graduates and 10 paid interns, in positions across the [...] -
Vella Group celebrates apprenticeship successes
- 09/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Vella Group is marking National Apprenticeship Week by inviting its current apprentices to share their own success stories. The group employs 35 multi-skill accident repair apprentices and has a long history of apprenticeship success, with executive chairman Karl Vella awarded and MBE for services to training [...]