skills

Autotech Group has appointed Justin Ampofo as chief financial officer. Ampofo joined the company as financial controller in early 2023 and was promoted to finance director last year as part […]

A national survey carried out by Fleet Assist has revealed the greatest repairer challenges facing the UK aftermarket today. It questioned more than 5,200 repairers and over 650 mobile service […]

Stellantis has partnered with STEMworks, a nonprofit education organisation, to promote STEM skills learning in schools across the UK. The initiative is designed to make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths […]

A new productivity report has found that nearly half of adults don’t believe their education prepared them for the job they now have. According to the City & Guilds ‘Productivity […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that new government backing of the electric vehicle market could fall flat without an investment in EV skills. The Department for […]

Valeo Service UK recently delivered two training sessions to students from Wolverhampton College at its headquarters in Redditch. The students had recently won the prestigious Technicians Trophy event against other […]

Apprenticeship Central has reported a surge in interest for automotive apprenticeships, with more than 1,000 young people making enquiries. Apprenticeship roles include technical positions like service and repair through to […]

Autotech Group has produced a new strategic skills guide to help automotive businesses attract, retain and develop talent. Navigating Talent Shortages: A Guide for Automotive Employers in Today’s Challenging Landscape […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published a new report outlining a new strategy to secure the future success of the UK automotive industry. The Competitive Edge: Driving Long-Term […]

The official launch of RCW Training’s Train to Gain at Automechanika Birmingham 2025 received a resounding industry response. Train to Gain is a continuous professional development (CPD) programme designed to […]

The IMI has accused the government of backtracking on pre-election commitments to the automotive sector in its new Industrial Strategy. It says the ‘Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy’ […]

Apprenticeship Central director Eleanor Baker Barnes will discuss automotive retention and recruitment at Automechanika Birmingham 2025. She will deliver her session, ‘Unlocking the Potential of Apprentices in the Automotive Industry’, […]