apprentices

AutoRaise seeks new general manager

Automotive charity AutoRaise has launched a recruitment campaign for the newly-created role of general manager. The successful candidate will accelerate the progress made by the charity, which includes direct involvement […]

CarComm Coachworks announces AutoRaise partnership

CarComm Coachworks has underlined its commitment to apprenticeships by being recognised as an affiliated repairer for automotive charity AutoRaise. AutoRaise was set up to tackle the skills gap in the […]

TruckEast begins search for apprentices

TruckEast has begun its search for its next intake of HGV apprentice technicians, with 13 apprenticeships on offer as part of its September 2023 programme. Apprentices, who will receive a […]

Kia UK announced new apprenticeship focus

Kia UK has formed a new partnership with apprenticeship specialist Skillnet as it plans to relaunch its own apprenticeship programme later this year. Kia first launched its blending learning apprenticeship […]

Auto Windscreens celebrates apprentice success

A mobile technician from Auto Windscreens has become the first in England to complete the new Level 3 Automotive Glazing Technician apprenticeship. Ashley Atkins, a mobile technician from Auto Windscreens […]

AutoRaise gears up for National Apprenticeship Week

AutoRaise is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2023 by attending a number of key careers events to encourage more people into the industry. The theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is […]

Automechanika Birmingham puts skills in the spotlight

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (6-12 February), Automechanika Birmingham is officially welcoming the next generation of aftermarket professionals to its event at the NEC from 6–8 June. National […]

Skills gap broadens as apprenticeships fall

Automotive businesses are missing out on valuable apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February 2023), the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) […]

Martec unveils new IMI-approved training

Training provider Martec Training has launched a new IMI accredited Apprenticeship route. This latest Level 3 Apprenticeship is targeted at vehicle damage and MET technicians and will enable those already […]

FMG Repair Services welcomes local MP

FMG Repair Services has welcomed local MP Sara Britcliffe for a tour of its Accrington vehicle repair site. The visit was planned to demonstrate the broad range of interesting career […]

New student support fund ignores apprentices

The IMI has criticised the government for providing financial support to students but ignoring apprentices. The government has announced it will provide an additional £15m in hardship funding this year […]

AutoRaise supports apprenticeship standards review

AutoRaise has appointed Seren Skills consultancy to support the work of industry trailblazer group BRIT. The industry has five apprenticeship standards and all five of these are long overdue a […]