Proof that neurodiverse apprentices can win WorldSkills competitions
The challenge for independent training providers to enter apprentices into the WorldSkills UK competitions has not been an easy one. Private capital investment and considerable…
Automotive
Worst skills shortage in automotive for more than 20 years needs rapid action
Ahead of Wednesday’s Spring statement, Steve Nash CEO of the automotive professional body highlights the urgent need for improved funding for skills training. “There’s no…
The automotive skills shortage is at crisis point
To sustain the automotive industry long-term, a pipeline of newly qualified talent who are industry-ready is needed. Talent Recharge is a brand new, free to attend event…
EQUIPMENT DONATION LIFTS POWERED ACCESS APPRENTICES
Apprentices at the Harrowbrook Campus of North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) have benefited from a donation of equipment and tools to help them…
Team Win for Motorsport Engineering at SERC
South Eastern Regional College (@S_ERC) is celebrating a local motorsport win, in a vehicle driven by a lecturer and prepared and managed by the students.…
Newtown College Drives into 2022 with New Electric cars for the Motor Vehicle Department
NPTC Group of Colleges Motor Vehicle department began 2022 with the eagerly awaited delivery of four new electric vehicles. The cars – from Nigel Pugh…
North Wales college in pole position to support electric vehicle skills demand
COLEG CAMBRIA is in pole position to train the next generation of electric and hybrid vehicle mechanics. Learners at the college’s sites in Deeside and…
GB MET wins funding bid for Electric Vehicle Project
In response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies, a consortium of Sussex colleges, through FE Sussex, won a successful bid to secure a £6 million…
Independent garages get access to latest training in electric and hybrid vehicles thanks to new network
An Independent Garage Network has been set-up by Blackburn College (@bbcollege) which will help garages across Lancashire get access to the latest training provision and share expertise. The launch of the network was held at the Regional Automotive…
Blackburn College is the driving force behind new £1.3m renewable energy motor vehicle project to address national shortfall
Blackburn College (@bbcollege) is the driving force behind a new £1.3m motor vehicle project which will bridge the skills gap in low-carbon vehicle mechanics. The…