Kia is proudly supporting National Apprenticeship Week, which runs 7th -13th February, with its latest showcase of real-world apprenticeship stories. Now in its 17th year, the Kia UK Apprenticeship Programme continues to go from strength-to-strength, delivering younger people with experience, expertise and hands-on tuition within the automotive industry while also […]
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) this week marks National Apprenticeship Week in the UK by celebrating two of the company’s current apprentices. Apprentices Elly Bowes and Kieran Connolly were recently interviewed to share their valuable insight into the programme, explaining why LEVC has helped launched their careers in the automotive […]
Aston Martin Lagonda is proud to announce Zak O’Sullivan as the 2021 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award winner. The 17-year-old Briton, from Cheltenham, was awarded the most prestigious honour in junior motorsport during the gala Autosport Awards ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, on […]
Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest automotive repair and servicing company, is marking National Apprenticeship Week by announcing plans to expand its apprenticeship scheme and recruit more than 300 apprentices in 2022. Throughout the week beginning 7th February Kwik Fit will also be featuring current apprentices on its social media channels, […]
The all-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e has helped find the next female racing stars as part of the global Formula Woman competition. More than 700 women got behind the wheel of the Corsa-e at three different racetracks in the UK during the first round of the Formula Woman assessments. After receiving […]
BMW Group UK is launching a pioneering new communications apprenticeship programme in 2022. The four-year apprenticeship presents an excellent opportunity for successful candidates to gain broad experience within the marketing and PR teams across the organisation. The four successful candidates will learn on the job, working on the latest exciting […]
SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling business launched its Metal Recycling General Operative apprenticeship scheme in September 2021. Now, in anticipation of National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the business is reflecting on the scheme’s success four months into the 12-month long course. The first of its kind […]
The apprentices of the Brooklands-based ‘Heritage Skills Academy’ have been busy restoring a classic Mini – a project British Motor Heritage (BMH) is delighted to have assisted with. The company treated the trainees to a tour of its Witney factory and helped with the jigging of the new panels, which […]
For many learner drivers, the last two years has seen their journey to driving independence put on hold as tests and lessons faced long delays. Recent research from the UK’s largest pre-17 driving school, Young Driver, revealed that 70 per cent of driving instructors still have waiting lists. Two thirds […]
While today may be Blue Monday, Ben, the automotive industry charity, announces news to brighten the day of those wishing to kick start the new year! Ben is proud to announce that today it is launching a new self-referral route to access its free Life Coaching service. Anyone who works, […]
