apprentices

Volkswagen Group advertises automotive appeal

Volkswagen Group UK is encouraging more people to consider the wide variety of roles available in the automotive industry. While the number of apprentices starting courses in the UK has […]

IGA sets sights on apprenticeships

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling on the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector. The focus is on identifying what can be done […]

Apprentices down on pre-pandemic levels

New research has found that automotive apprentices in 2023 are eight per cent below what they were in 2019/2020 and 31% below what they were in 2018/2019. This is despite […]

IMI announces Skills Competition finalists

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the IMI Skills Competitions finalists following the conclusion of the National Qualifier events. The finalists were selected in four key specialisms […]

Robertson named Gemini Apprentice of the Year

Gemini Taunton apprentice Cahal Robertson was named Mike Watts Apprentice of the Year at the company’s annual awards night, held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre near Coventry. Robertson recorded the […]

Apprenticeship Central unveils ENSURE

Apprentice recruitment and retention specialist Apprenticeship Central has unveiled ENSURE, a new service to support businesses who employ apprentices. ENSURE is a cost-effective, high value service and available to any […]

TruckEast rewards loyal service

TruckEast fleet depot supervisor Ben Daniels has completed his apprentice loyalty scheme. He began working at TruckEast as an apprentice Scania technician in 2013 and after graduating with two-industry recognised […]

Demand grows for repair apprentices

Apprenticeship Central has revealed that more than half of its current technical vacancies are for repair technician apprentices. The company is an apprenticeship specialist for automotive employers wanting to outsource […]

Solus announces gold partnership with AutoRaise

Solus has underlined its commitment to helping young people thrive within the automotive industry through a gold partnership with AutoRaise. By working together, the organisations hope to equip more people […]

SsangYong Motors and EMTEC launch apprenticeship search

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 […]

Balgores hosts inaugural apprenticeship day

Balgores Motor Group has hosted its first ever apprenticeship day. The East Anglia group invited apprentices to spend the day on site, meeting team members and carrying out practical tasks […]