Cap HPI has launched its own automotive apprenticeship scheme to support emerging automotive talent and mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week (March 5-9).
The NFDA has joined with its members to launch an innovative new online platform aiming to highlight the wide range of career opportunities in the automotive retail sector.
TrustFord is hoping to attract 78 talented workers to share its “business success” with the opening of the application process for its largest ever intake of apprentices.
Arnold Clark is opening its doors to 300 new apprentices, this summer, across a variety of roles.
The IMI has claimed that a combination of confusion surrounding the Apprenticeship Levy and the “increased administrative burden” it placed on employers could be to blame for a 26.5% decline in new apprentices.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) celebrated putting the 100th dealer used car sales person through a unique used electric vehicle (EV) training course.
The Motor Ombudsman has demonstrated a commitment to its workforce by achieving Investors in People Silver standard – putting it in the top 13% of Investors in People-accredited businesses in the UK.
Lookers became the only national motor retailer in the UK to be entered into Centrica’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers listings as it was recognised for “making a difference to the lives of their apprentices”.
AutoRaise has announced the appointment of former Auto Body Professionals director Mark Bull.
A report on the digital talent gap has revealed that 48% of automotive employees feel their digital skillset will be redundant in five years.
Volvo has opened a new £6 million training and development centre in Daventry to help support its ambitions to become a leading premium brand competitor in the UK.
Jardine Motors Group has launched an new apprenticeship scheme which will see the next-generation of talented technicians receive £10,000 worth of tools.
Suzuki GB has hosted a ceremony at Rockingham Motor Speedway for 25 graduates from its Advanced Apprenticeship Programme (AAP).
Sales executives operating in the Suzuki GB dealer network have become the first to prove their skills with full IMI accreditation.
Ben will offer a full day’s training to support business managers understanding of mental health issues as part of a new initiative.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has joined with the Shadow Minister for Transport Karl Turner to request an amendment to be made to the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill.
The motor retail industry is failing to allow managers enough time for self-development which ultimately would help dealerships operate more effectively.
The Stoneacre Motor Group has celebrated the graduation of a further 48 aspiring automotive operators from its Ofsted-accredited Acasdemy.
While franchised dealers hope investment and training requirements will deter independents, AM’s survey suggests most workshops are unprepared for boom in AFVs.
Ferrari North Europe welcomed four new service advisors and two new parts advisors to its retail network after hosting a graduation from its apprenticeship scheme.
