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IMI calls for EV business support
- 27/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to support the business investment needed for a sustainable EV aftermarket when he delivers his Spring Budget next month. It has expressed concern that simply looking for financial incentives to encourage new EV sales misses the significance of [...] -
Aston Martin launches major recruitment drive
- 19/02/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Aston Martin is recruiting more than 400 technicians to support production of its next generation of sports cars and the DBX707 luxury SUV. The launch of the new Vantage and DB12, coupled with the introduction of further new models in 2024 and continued demand for the critically acclaimed DBX707 has enabled Aston [...] -
JLR opens apprenticeships to more candidates
- 19/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
JLR has broadened its apprenticeship requirements to ensure candidates from a broader range of educational backgrounds are eligible. For the 2024 intake, candidates with BTEC and T-Level qualifications can now apply for its Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in engineering, alongside candidates with A-level [...] -
IGA calls for automotive apprenticeship focus
- 15/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The IGA has reiterated its concerns around government support of automotive apprenticeships. Ahead of the Spring Budget, it has pointed to a 39% decrease in new Level 2 & 3 Light Vehicle apprenticeship registrations since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in 2017. MP Robert Halfron, Minister for [...] -
NFDA spotlights apprentice successes
- 15/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Drive My Career has hosted its sixth DMC Apprentice Takeover campaign to spotlight the numerous apprenticeship opportunities available within the automotive retail sector. Held to mark National Apprenticeship Week earlier this month, the campaign encouraged National Franchised Dealer Association members to showcase [...] -
Kia cuts ribbon on new academy
- 08/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia has marked National Apprenticeship Week by cutting the ribbon on its new academy. The academy has moved to a purpose-built 40,000 sqft building within St. Mowden Park in Derby and will equip students with key STEM skills and knowledge to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the automotive industry. The [...] -
Bentley invites apprenticeship applications
- 07/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Bentley has announced it is now inviting applications for 38 apprenticeship vacancies. The successful candidates will join more than 4,000 colleagues at the carbon neutral site in Crewe. Opportunities range from Level 2 to Level 6 across manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing, HR, IT and finance. Dr [...] -
IMI data reveals apprenticeship resurgence
- 06/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
New data released by the Institute of the Motor Industry has revealed that apprenticeship numbers rose in the first quarter of the current academic year for the first time since the pandemic. It has reported a nine per cent rise compared to the 2022-23 academic year. Emma Carrigy, Research Manager at the IMI, [...] -
IGA calls for apprenticeship funding in Spring Budget
- 02/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned of a severe skills shortage in the sector and urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to introduce new funding for apprenticeships in his Spring Budget. Since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in 2017, apprenticeship numbers have plummeted, resulting in a 39% [...] -
New report reveals SMEs in crisis
- 01/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new report by the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) has highlighted the challenges around innovation, net zero and skills facing small businesses in the vehicle repair sector and beyond. The 10th annual State of Small Business Britain report draws on a decade of research and found that a third of small [...]