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The first group of young technicians to complete Groupe Renault’s Advanced Apprenticeship Programme have graduated from the scheme, which was set up in 2015. A total of 18 youngsters were presented with their qualifications at a special ceremony at Groupe Renault’s state-of the-art training facility in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, where they also enjoyed a speech […]
SsangYong Motors UK is delighted to announce the inception of its inaugural apprenticeship programme for Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technicians. The SsangYong programme, nationally recognised by the IMI, has been designed specifically to maximise on-the-job training whilst minimising time away from the dealership. The programme is run by a fully qualified, dedicated team who […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has kickstarted the search for its next generation of Technicians, Parts Advisors and Service Advisors to mark National Apprenticeship Week after its current crop recorded the highest pass rate ever. While England saw the number of people starting apprenticeships fall last year to a seven-year low (Apprenticeship Statistics: England, February 2019), the […]
Bentley Motors has launched its 2019 Apprentice recruitment campaign with 51 new positions to start in the autumn of 2019. Opportunities cover areas including Digital, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Purchasing, as well as Engineering and Manufacturing. The structured digital career path will offer technical, academic and hands-on experiences to support the digital transformation […]
Young people with a passion for a career in the automotive industry are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship place at BMW Group’s manufacturing operations across the UK. The news comes at an important and exciting time for BMW Group, as it leads the way in the electro-mobility sphere and gears up for the […]
Berkshire-based automotive and motorsport specialist Xtrac welcomed the UK Prime Minister Theresa May on 8th November 2018 to open its new manufacturing facility extension that will ultimately represent a £22 million investment in UK manufacturing. The Prime Minister’s visit to Xtrac took place ahead of the company co-hosting a Festival of Engineering involving budding engineers […]
When Jess Darbyshire secured an apprenticeship with a local garage, she hoped that it would result in a successful career in the automotive industry. What she hadn’t expected was it also leading to featuring in a prime time BBC TV documentary. “The Mighty Redcar” is a series which has been following the lives of young […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a record number of places are available for the company’s 2018 Apprenticeship Programme. Since the programme was launched in 2006, numbers have progressively increased, with 2018 offering a record 24 candidates the opportunity to join the team at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex. The Rolls-Royce Motor […]
The Volkswagen Group has presented its “Best Apprentice Awards 2017” to its best apprentices from all over the world, honoring their outstanding performance and professional competence. The prizes for the 46 young talents from 20 countries were presented by the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Matthias Müller, the Member of the […]
The new Master Coachmaker, Tony Edwards, elected by The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers at the start of September 2017, has vowed to continue the Company’s 340 year tradition of support for apprentices and young people. Speaking at his installation as Master Coachmaker, Tony said: “Every year the Coachmakers Livery invests an […]