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Unfortunately, two of last year\’s REAL Rally stars – Andy Walters and Earle Avann from Rainbow Bodyshops – have had to pull out of the REAL Rally. The duo are gutted to be missing out but have offered to donate their place to anyone in the bodyshop industry who is able to take three days

Leading 5* UK direct motor insurer, esure, has pledged to support the next generation of skilled body repairers thanks to a new Gold Partner deal with AutoRaise. AutoRaise – the vehicle repair industry charity – is delighted to welcome leading motor insurer, esure, as a Gold Partner. The new partnership with AutoRaise will help secure

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