skills

School of Thought renews NFU Mutual partnership

School of Thought Automotive has announced that NFU Mutual has renewed its support for the second year. School of Thought Automotive was set up to address the growing skills gap […]

Apprentice numbers down 40% since Levy launch

A new report has revealed an alarming fall in in apprentice numbers since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy. According to research carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel […]

McGurk appoints Aston Martin master technician

Independent Aston Martin specialist McGurk Performance Cars has bolstered its team with a second Aston Martin master technician and a new workshop manager. The company has appointed Gary Crosby to […]

Autotech Group creates new Business Relationship Team

Autotech Group has established a Business Relationship Team to deliver more cohesive support to the industry. The team will be responsible for gaining a deeper understanding of individual customer needs, […]

Automotive stars selected for WorldSkills

Two of UK’s top apprentices are gearing up to take part in WorldSkills Lyon 2024, billed as the ‘skills Olympics’. David McKeown, a former apprentice who trained at Riverpark Training […]

Autotech Training unveils new CPD solution

Autotech Training has launched a new skills development system, Autolearn, to support the continuous upskilling and compliance of vehicle technicians within the industry. The online Learner Management System, which supports […]

RAC celebrates first apprenticeship graduation

The RAC has welcomed eight new members into its patrol team after they completed their 30-month apprenticeship. The apprentices graduated from the RAC Academy at a ceremony in Walsall. The RAC […]

IMI unveils new training model

The IMI has launched a new learning initiative aimed at tackling the shortfall of 23,000 skilled workers in the automotive sector. The Further Education Lecturer Reservists (FELR) initiative was discussed at […]

TIP Group celebrates first academy graduates

TIP Group has announced its first graduates have completed its inaugural TIP Mechanic Academy (TMA). The first-of-its-kind trailer mechanic training programme was launched last autumn in response to the growing […]

The AA unveils motoring manifesto

The AA has launched its motoring manifesto – Creating Confidence for Drivers – intended to highlight key concerns among UK motorists. The manifesto has been introduced to voice the issues […]