AutoRaise has announced the launch of the AutoYouth Alliance (AYA), a new national initiative designed to give apprentices and young technicians a meaningful voice in shaping the future of the automotive repair industry. Launching during National Apprenticeship Week 2026, the AutoYouth Alliance brings together apprentices, newly qualified technicians and rising young stars from across the […]
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Hello! As the summer gears up, so too does the energy across our industry — and here at AutoRaise, it’s been a month of powerful momentum. We’ve welcomed a wave of incredible new investors who are putting real weight behind the need to build a future-fit workforce. We’ve attended NBRA’s very first Breakfast Club, bringing
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When Lauren started tinkering with cars in her spare time, she wasn’t thinking about career progression. She just loved it. Fixing up her own Japanese import. Watching paintwork come back to life. Spending time with friends at car shows, comparing projects and helping each other learn. It was a hobby, until it quietly became a
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We know the reality. You want to bring in an apprentice. You know your team needs fresh talent, and you know the industry depends on it. But then there’s the cost. Tools. Equipment. The extra time it takes to train someone up. It all adds up. And for small bodyshops, that’s sometimes the dealbreaker. That’s
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Hello Everyone! We’re already into April, and the pace hasn’t slowed. From the launch of our new membership scheme to another two triathlons completed by Alex (that’s 40 and counting), it’s been a month of real movement – both on the ground and across the sector. National Automotive Careers Week is in full swing, our
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The very first AutoRaise Industry Showcase Event was a huge success – with over 150 young people attending the free open evening to scratch beneath the surface of accident repair under the watchful eye of some of the industry\’s top names. Hosted by Rye Street Bishops Stortford, Volvo Cars, LV Insurance, 3M, Morelli, MIRKA, PPG,
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The percentage of Apprenticeships in management frameworks has increased rapidly over the last 10 years, with 83% of current 25-years-plus Apprentices following this path. Analysis by further education pundits, FE Week, suggests it will rocket to top spot when the new Apprenticeship levy comes into play next April. When the levy kicks in, many employers
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Amid current calls for schools and government to do more to promote Apprenticeships as an alternative to further education, AutoRaise is approaching talent head on to raise awareness of and motivate enthusiasm for Vehicle Repair industry careers. AutoRaise CEO, Bob Linwood explains: \”very early on we identified that the biggest problem in attracting new blood
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AutoRaise invite you to the first ever AutoRaise Industry Summer Ball, to be held in central London at the stunning Thames-side location of the Old Billingsgate Market on Friday 23rd June. The Vehicle Repair Industry charity are bringing all sectors of the industry together for a fun and relaxing night of dining, dancing and entertainment.
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Following a successful Gemini Industry Showcase Event in Worcester, Gemini\’s MD Dave Sargeant has committed to employ 40 new apprentices through the AutoRaise Multi-Skilled programme in 2017. Following a successful Gemini Industry Showcase Event in Worcester, Gemini\’s MD Dave Sargeant has committed to employ 40 new apprentices through the AutoRaise Multi-Skilled programme in 2017. AutoRaise
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