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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 […]
The deadline is fast approaching… have you entered the IAM RoadSmart competition to become the charity’s Younger Driver Ambassador yet? The coveted internship runs from September 2017 to July 2018 and the job will be fully salaried and come with a company car. The ambassador will be travelling the country spreading the road safety message […]
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is giving back to the local community by joining forces with Riverside College and launching its first ever apprentice scheme from its Liverpool headquarters – further demonstrating its devotion to the region. BAC is the manufacturer of the Mono, the world’s only road-legal, single-seater supercar, and is incredibly proud of its […]
Nationwide has announced plans to increase the number of Apprentices on Nationwide Apprentice Programme in 2017. All throughout National Apprenticeship Week 2017 Nationwide have been celebrating all things Apprenticeships, showcasing what the programme has to offer, sharing the successes of some current apprentices and giving an insight into life as an Apprentice at Nationwide. Speaking at […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a record number of places are available for the company’s 2017 Apprenticeship Programme. Since the programme was launched in 2006, numbers have progressively increased, with 2017 offering a record 20 candidates the opportunity to join the team at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex. The Rolls-Royce Motor […]