training

Kia has unveiled a new training centre in Derby dedicated to apprentices and dealers. The 40,000 sqft site, which employs a dedicated team of around 15-17 full-time staff, will facilitate […]

TrustFord it is now accepting applications for its 2024 apprenticeship programme, as part of the company’s commitment to growing and retaining diverse colleagues. There are over 80 opportunities across the […]

Independent UK garage equipment company Straightset has opened a new 3,000 sqft training studio at its headquarters in Worksop. The studio will offer a dedicated training space where customers, distributors […]

Bridge Learning Tech has announced a new collaboration with Sarah Sillars OBE, who will work with the company as a skills champion and ambassador. This partnership signals a joint commitment […]

Repairify has achieved ASE accreditation for both online and in-person training, meaning it is now recognised as an approved provider of ‘Continuing Automotive Service Education’. Accreditation, which means its training […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the winners of its 2023 Skills Competition. The event attracted more than 600 nominations, making the 2023 competition the most intense […]

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has introduced its first Leadership and Development Programme to help reduce the growing skills gap. This comes after the Department of Education’s Employee Skills Survey revealed […]

Following the creation of its Luton-based technical centre of excellence in November 2022, Repairify is expanding its workshop operation with the appointment of two new technicians to meet the growing […]

Steer Automotive Group will significantly grow its apprenticeship programme next year, with an aim for apprentices to make up 16% of its technical workforce by the end of 2024. This […]

The NBRA has recognised new support measures for industry in its Autumn Statement, but has called for further measures tailored to the automotive repair sector to ease the burden on […]

Direct Line Group has received IMI training accreditation, meaning it can now design and deliver certified training programmes in-house. This will enable it to identify current and emerging skills gaps […]

The IMI has established a dedicated team in Shanghai with the long-term aim of easing the skills shortage in the UK automotive sector. It has worked on a project with […]