Nearly a half of automotive apprentices either leave the programme early or fail their End Point Assessments. Figures have revealed that the national apprenticeship achievement rate was just under 55% […]
New research has found that more than a third of school leavers struggle to find apprenticeship opportunities in their area. According to The Co-op, 48% of school leavers believe apprenticeships […]
Automotive apprenticeships are being held back by cost and time pressures within bodyshop, according to a new survey by Apprenticeship Central. It found that the primary concern for managers is finding […]
Fix Auto UK and Apprenticeship Central have announced a new partnership to address the skills shortage within the vehicle repair sector. The news marks National Apprenticeship Week, which is running […]
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Apprenticeship Central has announced its VDA Apprenticeship Programme has completed a successful trial phase. It says it will soon be in a position to place […]
Apprenticeship Central will mark National Apprenticeship Week by offering bodyshops lower prices for its two core services – RECRUIT and RETAIN. It hopes the offer will encourage more vehicle repair […]
Skills experts Apprenticeship Central has produced a new white paper explaining the reforms to UK apprenticeships. The government is introducing what it describes as ‘the biggest reforms for a generation’ […]
Apprenticeship Central will publish a report helping automotive businesses understand and make the most of sweeping reforms to UK apprenticeships. The government introduced the Get Britain Working White Paper last […]
An Enterprise Rent-A-Car survey has revealed that over half of respondents say attracting new talent is the key automotive skills challenge. Apprenticeships offer businesses a long-term solution, but given the […]
Apprenticeship Central has announced that it is partnering with Fix Auto Slough and Uxbridge to deliver its recruitment and retention demands. The Fix Auto UK franchisee has committed to its […]
Apprenticeship Central has reminded bodyshops that they can claim up to £1,000 tax free if they take on automotive apprentices under the age of 19. It has highlighted this little-known […]
Apprenticeship Central has revealed that 46% of school leavers now regard apprenticeships as a viable career option. Apprenticeship Central relaunched earlier this month to deliver bespoke recruitment and retention solutions […]
