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Ignition announces change of ownership
- 15/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The full-service training and experiential events agency Ignition has announced it has transferred ownership to an EOT, which now owns a majority share of the company on behalf of the staff. Ignition delivers award-winning programmes in strategy, events, experiential and training, and also offers a full-service [...] -
School of Thought seeks industry support for India initiative
- 14/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
School of Thought is seeking £5k in funding to deliver automotive training to students in India. With the help of Paul Sewell from Chesterfield College and a number of virtual meetings with the department of education in the Tiptur region, School of Thought has devised training courses and secured equipment and [...] -
SsangYong Motors and EMTEC launch apprenticeship search
- 05/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motors UK has renewed its partnership with EMTEC while also announced plans to relaunch its Technician Apprenticeship Programme. The three-year programme includes eight, one-week long modules per year, delivered at the SsangYong Academy in Nottingham. EMTEC is now recruiting apprenticeships on behalf [...] -
Henkel unveils new training support
- 04/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Adhesives and sealants specialist Henkel is extending its support to manufacturers through a comprehensive range of survey and training services, with the aim of helping them reduce costs and improve quality through the use of Henkel products. Rising energy costs, raw material shortages and fluctuating currency [...] -
Drivers facing 17 million training hours
- 28/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
According to DVSA statistics 487,505 Driver Qualification Cards issued in 2019 are set to expire before the end of 2024. Between them, these drivers who have to renew their card will need to attend a staggering 17 million hours of periodic training. On average, that’s 3.4 million hours of training each year, for [...] -
Rivus unveils new training academy
- 17/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fleet solutions provider Rivus has launched a new IMI-approved training academy for LCV and HGV technicians. The purpose-built training centre is an extension of Rivus’ existing service, maintenance, and repair garage in Leeds and comprises a classroom-style training facility as well as a fully equipped training [...] -
Indasa and Thatcham Research announce supply partnership
- 14/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Indasa Abrasives has announced it is supporting Thatcham Research by supplying its Automotive Academy with premium surface preparation materials and sanding systems. This strategic collaboration aims to maximise individual skills and strengthen the future development of the crash repair industry in the UK. The [...] -
Motorpoint agrees training partnership with Skillnet
- 09/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motorpoint has entered into a new partnership with Skillnet to nurture the talents of future generations of apprentices across its business. The new partnership means Motorpoint will work with Skillnet to create a future-proofed, cutting-edge apprenticeship programme to develop its staff across a range of [...] -
Autotech Training expands into Northern Ireland
- 08/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autotech Training has appointed Dasos Michaelides as head of business development for Ireland. The newly-created role will support the company’s continued growth in the region. In his new role, Michaelides will initially head up the roll-out of electric/hybrid courses across Northern Ireland along with IMI [...] -
Fix Auto UK accelerates wellness training
- 06/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK is ramping up the number of Mental Health First Aider training courses to meet its goal of ensuring every franchise partner has at least two qualified mental health first aiders on site. Since revealing its plans last summer to be the first repair network in the UK to offer courses that educate [...]