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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, […]

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

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

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.

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

A fantastic day for Alton Cars Group: 400 guests attend a superbly organised Apprentice Open Day, with 137 applications from young people who want to join our industry. AutoRaise – the vehicle repair industry charity – is delighted with the overwhelming success of the third Industry Showcase event, organised by Alton Cars. The Leeds bodyshop

On Thursday 6 April 2017 the Government is introducing a new Apprenticeship Levy which any company operating in the UK, with a pay bill of over £3 million a year, will have to pay. Here, Indra Pooran, Training Coordination Manager at AutoRaise – the vehicle repair industry charity – provides a neat overview of what

Reforms to apprenticeship funding are “an opportunity for employers to take back control” says the accident repair industry skills champion, AutoRaise. AutoRaise – the vehicle repair industry charity – has welcomed the views of national, independent think tank, IPPR, the Institute for Public Policy Research, which claims the new apprenticeship levy “may deepen the north-south

Fantastic industry-wide support at the recent AutoRaise Industry Showcase evening. AutoRaise – the vehicle repair industry charity – has congratulated the Motofix Group team on a brilliant Industry Showcase Event at their Yeovil accident repair centre. The event was a resounding success, attracting 82 potential new apprentices and helping to inspire 13-18 year olds with

Newly created post is the latest appointment to the growing AutoRaise team. The vehicle repair industry charity has appointed Kelly Dalwood to the post of AutoRaise Communications to develop and deliver the charity’s news and activities. Following the official launch of AutoRaise in December industry-wide interest and support has been incredible, with several repairers hosting