Latest Autotech Academy Posts
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The crucial role of mentors in bridging the gap from education to employment
Read more: The crucial role of mentors in bridging the gap from education to employmentTransitioning from education to employment can be daunting for newly qualified vehicle technicians. At Autotech Academy, our unique internship initiative offers Level 3 automotive college students a route into the automotive industry once they have qualified, while supporting a college’s automotive course offering.
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Internship solution helps Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover navigate the skills shortage
Read more: Internship solution helps Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover navigate the skills shortageGroup 1 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has become the latest dealership to partner with Autotech Academy and take on an intern in a bid to counteract the challenges of employing skilled vehicle technicians.
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Autotech Academy motorsport competition winner ignites her career with internship
Read more: Autotech Academy motorsport competition winner ignites her career with internshipAn automotive student, due to qualify later this month, has ignited her career in the pit lane of a championship race event, working alongside race mechanics and experiencing the adrenaline of motorsport up close.
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Autotech Academy on fostering neurodiversity in the automotive industry
Read more: Autotech Academy on fostering neurodiversity in the automotive industryIn a world where diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but bottom-line imperatives, and seven out of ten people today identify as neurodiverse, embracing neurodiversity in the automotive industry and creating a workspace that welcomes all minds is a necessity.
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Autotech Academy interns share their experience of their paid internships and Autotech Training
Read more: Autotech Academy interns share their experience of their paid internships and Autotech TrainingThe automotive skills shortage is an issue Autotech Group is helping to alleviate. The availability of “entry level jobs” is the first hurdle that many newly qualified vehicle technicians struggle to overcome, and this is a key contributor to the lack of new talent coming into the industry.
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On the Fast Track: Ahmed’s Journey from Autotech Academy Intern to Group 1 JLR Technician
Read more: On the Fast Track: Ahmed’s Journey from Autotech Academy Intern to Group 1 JLR TechnicianAutomotive students, approaching the end of their studies, may be wondering what the road ahead looks like once they qualify. For many, the prospect of securing automotive employment may be daunting.
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7 Reasons you should become an intern after you qualify in 2024
Read more: 7 Reasons you should become an intern after you qualify in 2024Starting a career as a vehicle technician in the automotive industry can be both exciting and daunting. As you complete your college course, the next logical step is to consider a paid internship.
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Survey Report: Young Vehicle Technicians’ Views on Future Automotive Careers
Read more: Survey Report: Young Vehicle Technicians’ Views on Future Automotive CareersAutotech Academy, an organisation dedicated to supporting the transition of newly qualified automotive students onto the industry’s career ladder.
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Autotech Academy Donates Assisted Reality Headsets to Students
Read more: Autotech Academy Donates Assisted Reality Headsets to StudentsInspiring a new generation of automotive talent, Autotech Academy, in collaboration with RealWear has donated Assisted Reality headsets to over 35 colleges at a dedicated student event held on the third day of Automechanika Birmingham.