Drive to recruit to auto apprentices

SMMT: Industry uses National Apprenticeship Week 2026 to showcase well-paid job opportunities for yong people

Gritain’s automotive industry is in the midst of a major skills drive with the number of apprentices in the sector rising by 33% and new starters up 28% in 2025, according to a survey of major employers by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

There were 1,699 apprenticeship starts in the last academic year, while a further 1,824 apprenticeship courses were provided to upskill existing workers in their current role.

The survey of major vehicle and component manufacturers,...

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