apprenticeships
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Latest News 6 FebLSH Auto, Kia and BSA support careers in National Apprenticeship Week
LSH Auto and BCA will host events aiming to help aspiring apprentices take their first steps towards a career in automotive as Kia UK revealed plans to re-launch its apprenticeship programme.
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People News 3 FebApprenticeship numbers and levy funding take-up ‘too low’ says IMI
Automotive businesses are missing out on apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap, says the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Opinion 31 JanGolden handshakes and flexible working could cure tech shortages, opinion
Difficulties in recruiting qualified and experienced technicians remains challenging for dealerships nationwide.
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Opinion 3 JanSkills gap and cost-cutting risk stalling automotive progress in 2023
The UK automotive sector’s skills gap and recession-prompted cost-cutting measures could stall progress in 2023, according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Latest News 16 SepMotus Commercials wins Apprenticeship of the Year Award 2022
Motus Commercials has won the Motor Transport ‘Apprenticeship of the Year’ Award 2022.
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Aftersales 10 JunMP visits Bristol Street Motors service centre to discuss investment
The chair of the House of Commons Education Select Committee Robert Halfon MP has visited Bristol Street Motors Harlow Peugeot Service Centre to hear about a £1m investment in the site.
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Latest News 16 MayAM News Show: Making automotive retail a ‘home from home’ for apprentices
JCT600 apprentices have told the AM News Show how they overcame stigma about the automotive sector to find a new ‘home from home’ in Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz franchised dealership roles.
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Opinion 25 MarGreater urgency required to solve automotive's EV skills shortage, opinion
As a major shortage of specialist maintenance technicians puts the take-off of the EV market at risk Sarah Sillars OBE argues that more urgency in the government’s response is part of the solution.
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Latest News 14 MarOlympic gold medal winner briefs Hendy Group automotive apprentices
Olympic gold medal winner Alex Danson addressed Hendy Group apprentices on the importance of resilience in a special training and development session at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.
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Latest News 17 FebMarshall, JCT600 and TrustFord's NFDA 'Apprenticeship Takeover' engagement rewarded
Marshall Motor Group, JCT600 and TrustFord have been recognised for raising awareness of apprenticeship opportunities via Drive My Career's social media takeover.
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Latest News 10 FebNFDA Drive My Career leads apprentices in social media takeover
The National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Drive My Career initiative is once again rallying apprentices to take part in a social media takeover to highlight employment opportunities in automotive retail.
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Car Dealer News 7 FebDrive Motor Retail introduces new rewards scheme for automotive apprentices
Drive Motor Retail is marking National Apprenticeship Week with a new rewards scheme that will will fund its apprentices’ driving lessons in a bid to attract its next generation of technicians.
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Car Dealer News 25 JanVertu Motors launches nationwide apprentice programme
Vertu Motors has launched a nationwide apprenticeship programme with 120 customer service vacancies available.
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Car Dealer News 24 JanBowker Motor Group strikes-up skills partnership with Preston College
Bowker Motor Group has struck-up a new automotive technical skills partnership with Preston College with the aim of boosting the confidence of apprentices.
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Supplier News 18 JanBCA helps address LGV driver shortages with new apprenticeship programme
BCA is hosting regional apprenticeship open days to meet potential candidates interested in embarking on a career as a large goods vehicle (LGV) Driver.
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Aftersales 9 DecAutotech Academy invests in IMI Student Membership
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced its IMI Student Membership has received sponsorship from Autotech Academy.
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Car Dealer News 23 NovMinister for Skills congratulates Stoneacre Academy on outstanding Ofsted report
The Government’s Minister for Skills, Alex Burghart MP, has congratulated Stoneacre Motor Group after its Stoneacre Academy secured outstanding status following its first-ever Ofsted inspection.
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Car Dealer News 20 OctSMMT re-launches fund to safeguard automotive apprenticeship jobs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has re-launched its £100,000 fund to help Covid-hit automotive businesses protect apprenticeship jobs.
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Car Dealer News 27 SepAM Awards 2021 winner: Apprenticeship Programme of the Year, Arnold Clark
The breadth of Arnold Clark Automobiles’ apprenticeship and training offering gained recognition with victory in the AM Awards 2021’s Apprenticeship Programme of the Year category.
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People News 20 SepFerrari apprentices celebrate graduation at Silverstone
Ferrari held a graduation ceremony at the Ferrari Racing Days event at Silverstone for seven apprentices who completed their training.
