More Young Women Choosing Automotive Careers

More Young Women Choosing Automotive Careers

With almost one fifth of the current automotive workforce expected to retire by 2032, the next generation of vehicle technicians may already be sitting in UK co

Female vehicle technicians set to plug skills gap

Female vehicle technicians could plug the industry’s skills gap with colleges reporting a ‘dramatic shift’ in the number of women now on automotive courses. According to Autotech Academy, more women […] The post Female vehicle technicians set to plug skills gap first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.

Autotech Academy sees more young women choosing careers in automotive

Autotech Academy says it is seeing more young women choosing careers in vehicle maintenance and repair. The group works with FE colleges offering motor vehicle courses and helps newly qualified technicians transition into employment through paid industry internships. “We’re seeing growing numbers of young women coming through into automotive training and internships, which is incredibly encouraging for the future of the industry,” said Ryan Ford…