Experienced fleet managers are being sought by the Association of Fleet Professionals to help deliver a new apprenticeship standard for fleet specialists. Up to 20 individuals are required to form a “trailblazing” group to create an apprenticeship standard, working alongside the Institute for Apprenticeships. When the content is approved, they will be expected to recruit apprentices into their … [Read more...]
Electrical apprenticeships lead to some of best careers
A new guide published by the Department for Education and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has highlighted the fact that electrical apprenticeships can offer some of the best career prospects for young people. ECA Director of Workforce and Public Affairs Andrew Eldred said, “This endorsement from the Department for Education and IfATE confirms what we in industry already … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 August
The Mtsubishi Outlander PHEV is still out-selling every other plug-in hybrid SUV on the market so far in 2020 and second only to a recently-launched premium brand saloon. Despite the massive disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a more competitive plug-in hybrid market than ever before, 2,662 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs were registered in 2020 to the end of the July, reinforcing this … [Read more...]
National Auto Recruitment Fair at British Motor Show
After announcing its prestigious return in 2020, the British Motor show says it will play host to the National Automotive Recruitment Fair on the opening day of the show, 20 August 2020. The automotive industry faces a challenging skills shortage at a time that sees huge change in the sector. Manufacturers and suppliers are both finding it hard to recruit the necessary skills into the industry … [Read more...]