skills

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been appointed as an Advisory Board member to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Future of Employability. The appointment places the […]

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 […]

The finalists of the National Paint Championships have been named, with the winner to be crowned at Automechanika Birmingham on 7 June. The shortlist of eight is Jack Smith from […]

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 […]

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 […]

Autoglass has announced that 14 leaders and colleagues have been enrolled as School of Thought Ambassadors. They have now taken part in the introduction and induction to become the UK’s […]

RoadSafe has launched a knowledge hub to give driving instructors access to resources explaining the different types of driver-assistance technology on vehicles. Adrian Walsh, executive director of RoadSafe, said: “Awareness and […]

Independent cosmetic repairer Smart Repairs has announced an increase in turnover of 23% in the first quarter of this year. The Leeds company saw its turnover grow to £2.1m between […]

Copart recently attended a collaborative networking event with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss skills and training challenges, and explore potential solutions. The ‘Skills and Training: the Employers Voice’ event was held […]

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 […]

Registrations for the 2023 WorldSkills UK IMI Skills Competitions close in less than two weeks, on 24 March. Once registered, competitors will be invited to complete the entry stage which […]

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 […]