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AutoRaise Relaunches with a Bold New Vision to Secure the Future of Automotive Apprenticeships

Bridging the Skills Gap, Supporting Employers, and Empowering the Next Generation of Vehicle Repair Technicians AutoRaise, the charity dedicated to tackling the UK’s automotive skills shortage, is evolving. As the industry faces increasing pressure to recruit and train skilled technicians, AutoRaise is relaunching during National Apprenticeship Week. It’s also expanding its mission to provide greater […]

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Richard Hammond and The Smallest Cog Team join AutoRaise (The Automative Skills Charity) as Patrons.

AutoRaise is excited to welcome Richard Hammond and his team at The Smallest Cog as Patrons of the charity.  This partnership marks a significant step forward in inspiring and supporting young talent in the vehicle repair industry, reinforcing the value of apprenticeships as a sustainable solution to the sector’s skills shortage. As a Patrons, The

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A Spotlight on Leadership: Our MD Emma Speed Featured in ABP Magazine

ABP Magazine We’re thrilled to share that our Managing Director, Emma Speed, has been featured in a recent interview with ABP Magazine, a key publication for the automotive repair industry. In this insightful piece, Emma discusses the vital role AutoRaise plays in addressing the skills gap in the bodyshop repair sector and highlights our vision

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NBRA Networking Event: Connecting at Bolton Wanderers

Our Managing Director, Emma Speed, recently attended a highly successful NBRA networking event at the iconic home of Bolton Wanderers. The event was a fantastic opportunity for members and suppliers to come together, share insights, and forge valuable connections. The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is dedicated to supporting and advancing the body repair industry,

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Empowering the Next Generation in Vehicle Repair: November Updates from AutoRaise

As we approach the close of the year, we’re reflecting on some inspiring stories, initiatives, and developments within the automotive repair sector. From celebrating new apprentices and ambitious athletic challenges to industry-focused insights on the recent budget, our November updates showcase the impact of community efforts to tackle the skills shortage. Here’s a look at

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Showcasing our industry apprentices – Matthew Turner

Matthew Turner, Accident Repair Technician at Gemini Accident Repair Centres’ Rotherham site, was regional winner of The Lloyds Banking Group Award for Rising Star of the Year 2019. He repairs a wide range of vehicles alongside qualified technicians. He contributes to daily production targets, and is a keen advocate for the sector, regularly volunteering to

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Showcasing our industry apprentices – Jessica Lawrence

Jessica Lawrence was a visitor at Fix Auto Loughborough’s 2017 Industry Showcase Event, held in conjunction with AutoRaise to showcase its bodyshop and recruit apprentices. She began her apprenticeship, following the Accident Repair Technician Standard, in October 2018 and is now completing 20% of her training at EMTEC, Notts. Jess is the only female technician

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The Repairer Perspective

Jessica Lawrence was a visitor at Fix Auto Loughborough’s 2017 Industry Showcase Event, held in conjunction with AutoRaise to showcase its bodyshop and recruit apprentices. In two years the Group has taken 21 apprentices for the Level 3 Accident Repair Technician Standard. Vella Group worked with AutoRaise to find a quality training partner providing: training

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