Jaguar Land Rover today announces a global upskilling drive, in a bid to train 29,000 people in the next three years for its connected and data capabilities, and to support the rapid transition to electrification. The company’s Future Skills Programme will see more than 10,000 Jaguar Land Rover and franchised […]
Mazda UK has opened a brand-new bespoke training centre that will centralise training for dealer staff from across the Mazda network. The brand-new 11,000sq foot facility in Stewartby, Bedfordshire opened today, 26th September and is a further example of the importance the firm’s Mazda Academy attaches to the training and […]
A global ABB survey has revealed a growing trend in US and European businesses towards re-shoring or nearshoring operations to build resilience in the face of global challenges – but at the same time, a significant education gap in the skills necessary for these strategies to succeed. “The world is […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has celebrated the completion of its project to update the Wildlife Garden at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood in a grand reopening ceremony. Occupying a small, secluded area just inside the main gates, the Wildlife Garden supports a wide variety of plants, insects, birds and animals […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is encouraging students to explore automotive apprenticeships as an alternative to further education following GCSE results day. Apprenticeships offered by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles include exciting and varied roles in an industry undergoing a technological transformation. Young workers can opt for apprenticeships as a Service Technician, Parts Advisor, […]
Six students from three of Bahrain’s top Universities have enjoyed a unique internship at Prodrive where they have been part of the design, construction and everyday operations with Bahrain Raid Xtreme Hunter cars that are currently leading the World Rally Raid Championship. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the students has seen […]
Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tiger Trailers of Cheshire, has launched and opened applications for a unique new coachbuilding apprenticeship in partnership with Heritage Skills Academy, which offers apprentices the exciting opportunity to gain skills working on classic cars, vans, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles at Brooklands Museum and Bicester Heritage, […]
The craftsmen responsible for building the replacement Mini and MGB panels and bodyshells at British Motor Heritage (BMH) are among the most experienced in the thriving classic car industry. However, new blood is essential if their skills are to be passed onto the next generation, which is why the company […]
The ŠKODA Student Concept Car has been the highlight of the apprentices’ training at the ŠKODA Vocational School since the 2013/14 academic year. With the support of their tutors and experts from all departments at ŠKODA AUTO, they design and build their very own dream car. 25 apprentices have now […]
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal’s visit to meet recipients of her eponymous Princess Royal Training Award, assessed by the City & Guilds Group she serves as president, was accommodated by the motorsport and automotive transmission technology specialist Xtrac at its global headquarters in Thatcham, in the Royal County of Berkshire, […]
