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AutoRaise can now engage with training providers to plan delivery of the pioneering apprenticeship standard. AutoRaise are delighted to announce that, after months of dialogue, numerous DfE relationship management changes, a handful of government and policy changes – and the migration of Trailblazer responsibility from the DfE to the newly formed Institute of Apprenticeships – […]

Following a number of successful AutoRaise Industry Showcase Events, Fleetline Coachworks is hosting an Industry Showcase Event to open the doors to of the Croydon high-tech repair facility. AutoRaise – the vehicle repair industry charity – is pleased to announce the next AutoRaise Industry Showcase Event will take place at Fleetline Coachworks\’ impressive Croydon bodyshop

Autoraise Industry Summer Ball guests support the future of apprenticeship development to secure tomorrow\’s talented bodyshop stars. AutoRaise – the vehicle repair industry charity – has thanked guests, Platinum Partners and sponsors of the inaugural AutoRaise Industry Summer Ball who helped the charity raise a magnificent £16,000 on the night. Devised as a major new

Joe Crawley – Multi-skilled Apprentice Are you a perfectionist, prepared to work hard in return for first-class, craftsmanship skills for life? If the answer is yes, the AutoRaise Multi-skilled Technician Apprenticeship is for you, says Joe Crawley, apprentice at Fix Auto Maidstone. Joe started his apprenticeship less than a year ago but has made phenomenal

R-M has gained a reputation as being more than a premium paint manufacturer. They operate as a genuine business partner, with a caring and supportive approach, and has been recognised as a major player in automotive refinishing for almost a century. http://www.rmpaint.com/gb/welcome-r-m R-M\’s unparalleled experience, flexibility and customer focus ensures the brand continues to provide

The AutoRaise team are working on a challenge to the Department for Education to increase the current funding band allocated to the new L3 Multi-skilled Standard. Together with training providers and employers, we are appealing to have the band increased from a maximum of £9,000 per apprentice to £15,000. Whilst this may mean that employers

First cohort of Gemini ARC apprentices begin their vehicle repair career at Emtec in Nottingham with \”Visionary\” Programme. Monday 11th September marked a significant milestone reached for AutoRaise, the vehicle repair industry charity, as the first cohort of Gemini apprentices took their first steps into the bodyshop industry at Emtec College. Thirteen starters, the first

Congratulations to MET apprentice graduate, Jessica Sevellec, who was recently awarded the title of 2017 Thatcham Research Apprentice of the Year AND named Solus Apprentice of the Year in June – what a summer! AutoRaise caught up with Jessica to find out what attracted her to the vehicle repair industry… Q: What an achievement – two

2017 will see the 60th anniversary of The Morelli Group, a business started by \”Slim\” Moring and his wife Win, and the company is still 100% independent and family owned. http://morelli-group.co.uk The Directors now include Graham Parker MD and Rob Cohen FD who have added their skill set to the family members who remain dedicated

What\’s coming up this month and next in the AutoRaise diary… October Tuesday 10th October: VDA Trailblazer Employers Steering Group meeting, ITAS, Milton Keynes. 09:30-13:00 Thursday 12th October: Fix Auto Loughborough Industry Showcase Event. 17:00-18:30 and 18:30-20:00 Thursday 12th October: AutoRaise National Repairer Steering Group Meeting, Loughborough (Details TBC) 15-18th October: WorldSkills Competition, Abu Dhabi, UAE 18 and 19th