Sue Robinson and NFDA celebrate International Women’s Day

Sue Robinson and NFDA celebrate International Women’s Day

Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), provided the following comment to mark the occasion of International Women’s...
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NFDA’S DRIVE MY CAREER CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK AND LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN

NFDA’S DRIVE MY CAREER CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK AND LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN

During National Apprenticeship 2024, Drive My Career and its members participated in the sixth instalment of the "DMC Apprentice Takeover"...
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Why should you #chooseautomotive for your career?

Why should you #chooseautomotive for your career?

Are you done with school and have just received your results, feeling a bit uncertain about your next steps? If...
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NFDA URGES INDUSTRY TO #EMBRACEEQUITY ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

NFDA URGES INDUSTRY TO #EMBRACEEQUITY ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

“International Women’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to address one of the key imperfections of the automotive industry, the gender...
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DRIVE MY CAREER AND THE INDUSTRY GET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE APPRENTICES DURING NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2023

DRIVE MY CAREER AND THE INDUSTRY GET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE APPRENTICES DURING NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2023

This week, for National Apprenticeship Week Drive My Career and its members have taken part in its fifth consecutive #DMCApprenticeTakeover...
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NFDA’S DRIVE MY CAREER CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK AND ANNOUNCES THE COMPETITION WINNERS

NFDA’S DRIVE MY CAREER CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK AND ANNOUNCES THE COMPETITION WINNERS

Last week, during National Apprentice Week 2023, Drive My Career and its members took part in the fifth “DMC Apprentice...
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SUE ROBINSON JOINS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE 30% CLUB

SUE ROBINSON JOINS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE 30% CLUB

Sue Robinson, NFDA and DMC chief executive, is now a member of the Automotive 30% Club, a voluntary network of...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider The Apprenticeship Route

5 Reasons Why You Should Consider The Apprenticeship Route

-1 Learn while you earn: An apprenticeship allows you to continue to learn and gain a further understanding of a...
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: BLACK PIONEERS WHO CHANGED THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: BLACK PIONEERS WHO CHANGED THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

October is Black History Month. We want to raise awareness of all the black pioneers who helped shape the automotive...
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Mrs Gillian Keegan has been appointed Secretary of State for Education

Mrs Gillian Keegan has been appointed Secretary of State for Education

A local councillor and businesswoman, Gillian Keegan defended the seat of former Chair of the Treasury Select Committee Andrew Tyrie,...
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Notable Women In Automotive

Notable Women In Automotive

In light of International Women's Day, here are 5 women who have shaped the automotive industry into what it is...
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DRIVE MY CAREER REVEALS INSIGHTS TO HELP DEALERS IMPROVE THEIR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

DRIVE MY CAREER REVEALS INSIGHTS TO HELP DEALERS IMPROVE THEIR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Drive My Career has published the results of its latest survey aiming to help dealers secure a higher job application...
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DRIVE MY CAREER PROMOTES CAREERS IN AUTOMOTIVE AT THE BRITISH MOTOR SHOW

DRIVE MY CAREER PROMOTES CAREERS IN AUTOMOTIVE AT THE BRITISH MOTOR SHOW

NFDA’s employment initiative Drive My Career’s presence at the recent British Motor Show drew large numbers of young people interested in...
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Drive My Career at The British Motor Show

Drive My Career at The British Motor Show

The British Motor Show is back and once again the Drive My Career team will be present to demonstrate why...
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DRIVE MY CAREER LAUNCHES NEW SCHEME AND APPOINTS FIRST AMBASSADOR

DRIVE MY CAREER LAUNCHES NEW SCHEME AND APPOINTS FIRST AMBASSADOR

- "Ambassador Scheme" launched by NFDA's Drive My Career - Samantha Anscombe, Sytner's Parts Advisor, becomes first Ambassador - The...
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DRIVE MY CAREER LAUNCHES ‘SUPERCHARGE ME’ TO FOSTER POSITIVE DISCUSSIONS ON APPRENTICES’ WELLBEING

DRIVE MY CAREER LAUNCHES ‘SUPERCHARGE ME’ TO FOSTER POSITIVE DISCUSSIONS ON APPRENTICES’ WELLBEING

‘Supercharge Me’ the first apprenticeship wellbeing event hosted by Drive My Career took place on 9 June 2021. The initiative...
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DEALERS AND DRIVE MY CAREER CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY TO HIGHLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES IN AUTOMOTIVE

DEALERS AND DRIVE MY CAREER CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY TO HIGHLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES IN AUTOMOTIVE

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2021, Drive My Career shares success stories and testimonials of women working...
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DRIVE MY CAREER REACHES OVER 600,000 PEOPLE DURING APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

DRIVE MY CAREER REACHES OVER 600,000 PEOPLE DURING APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

Drive My Career members have taken part in the third ‘Apprentice Takeover’ campaign to raise awareness of the multiple apprenticeship...
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Sytner Group launches Driven by Design competition to support teachers and parents during lockdown.

Sytner Group launches Driven by Design competition to support teachers and parents during lockdown.

Sytner Group, in partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry, is launching a new competition named Driven by Design...
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Mental Health, Anxiety and Stress Tips – Ben

Mental Health, Anxiety and Stress Tips – Ben

Ben is the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry – people just like you! The charity...
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DRIVE MY CAREER REVEALS IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON YOUNG PEOPLE’S JOBS

DRIVE MY CAREER REVEALS IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON YOUNG PEOPLE’S JOBS

- COVID-19 has had a profound impact on young people’s jobs, Drive My Career survey reveals - More than 40%...
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DRIVE MY CAREER REVEALS IMPORTANCE OF JOB STABILITY TO YOUNG PEOPLE

DRIVE MY CAREER REVEALS IMPORTANCE OF JOB STABILITY TO YOUNG PEOPLE

- Job stability is very important to young people, Drive My Career survey reveals - Health care, annual leave and...
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DRIVE MY CAREER ACHIEVES 50/50 ONLINE GENDER BALANCE FOR FIRST TIME

DRIVE MY CAREER ACHIEVES 50/50 ONLINE GENDER BALANCE FOR FIRST TIME

In April, the demographics of the users visiting the Drive My Career website showed an equal 50/50 gender split for...
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WATER POWERED VEHICLE WINS SYTNER’S ENTERPRISE COMPETITION

WATER POWERED VEHICLE WINS SYTNER’S ENTERPRISE COMPETITION

Every year, Drive My Career’s member Sytner Group Recruitment Team hosts in collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry...
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FRANCHISED RETAILERS CELEBRATE APPRENTICES WITH SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER

FRANCHISED RETAILERS CELEBRATE APPRENTICES WITH SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER

Drive My Career members have taken part in the second ‘Apprentice Takeover’ campaign to raise awareness of the multiple apprenticeship...
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NFDA’S DRIVE MY CAREER CELEBRATES TWO YEARS OF SUCCESS

NFDA’S DRIVE MY CAREER CELEBRATES TWO YEARS OF SUCCESS

“It is extremely positive to see the success that Drive My Career has had over the past two years with...
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NFDA’s ‘Drive My Career’ Initiative Champions Diversity in the Automotive Industry

NFDA’s ‘Drive My Career’ Initiative Champions Diversity in the Automotive Industry

Industry networking event for female automotive apprentices aims to make the sector more appealing and accessible to women    As part...
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Arnold Clark ranked amongst the top 25 best employers in the UK according to Indeed

Arnold Clark ranked amongst the top 25 best employers in the UK according to Indeed

Indeed has published their rankings for the top 25 best employers in the UK. Drive My Career member Arnold Clark...
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#AskDMC

#AskDMC

To continue to support jobseekers and help them understand apprenticeships, traineeships, and specific business sectors, Drive My Career will soon...
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Celebrating Marshall Motor Group Young Talent

Celebrating Marshall Motor Group Young Talent

At the end of September, Marshall Motor Group held its 2019 Apprentice of the Year Awards to recognise the achievements...
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Drive My Career interviews David Sowerby, Chapelhouse KIA General Sales Manager

Drive My Career interviews David Sowerby, Chapelhouse KIA General Sales Manager

Drive My Career interviews David Sowerby, Chapelhouse KIA General Sales Manager   How did you get into the motor industry?...
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95% OF APPRENTICES TO STAY WITH THE SAME COMPANY IF THEY GET A JOB OFFER

95% OF APPRENTICES TO STAY WITH THE SAME COMPANY IF THEY GET A JOB OFFER

Findings from Drive My Career’s latest Insight revealed that 95% of apprentices would remain with the same company if they...
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Female apprentices networking at JCT600

Female apprentices networking at JCT600

Female apprentices networking at JCT600 JCT600 is one of the great companies to work for that you can find on...
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Drive My Career Apprentice Twitter Takeover

Drive My Career Apprentice Twitter Takeover

Drive My Career Supporting National Careers Week From the 4th to the 8th of March, Drive My Career took part...
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Lookers & TrustFord are Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For

Lookers & TrustFord are Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For

  Drive My Career members Lookers Group and TrustFord were named among the 2019's 25 Best Big Companies to Work...
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MEET NIKI! OUR COMPETITION WINNER

MEET NIKI! OUR COMPETITION WINNER

Congratulations to Niki for winning our first competition! We asked Niki some questions to get to know her a little...
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Ben

Ben

History: Ben was founded in 1905 by A J Wilson while he was working for Dunlop tyres, and was originally...
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Arnold Clark’s Eddie Hawthorne named one of Glassdoor’s Top CEOs

Arnold Clark’s Eddie Hawthorne named one of Glassdoor’s Top CEOs

Arnold Clark’s Chief Executive and Group Managing Director Eddie Hawthorne has won a Glassdoor Employee’s Choice award which honours the...
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Marshall Motor Group sleeps rough for charity

Marshall Motor Group sleeps rough for charity

Cambridge, 19 April 2018: 11 employees from the Cambridge offices of Marshall Motor Group, one of the UK's leading automotive...
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TrustFord, my team, my passion, my TrustFord

TrustFord, my team, my passion, my TrustFord

What makes Trustford such a fabulous place to work? TrustFord is the world's largest dedicated Ford dealer. As part of...
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Marshall named amongst UK’s best workplaces for eighth consecutive year

Marshall named amongst UK’s best workplaces for eighth consecutive year

  Marshall Motor Holdings was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the...
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Lookers Excellence Awards, finalists off to Monaco!

Lookers Excellence Awards, finalists off to Monaco!

  Another fantastic initiative to reward those who do well in the automotive industry! This May, Lookers Excellence Award finalists...
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UK car industry: an opportunity for talent

UK car industry: an opportunity for talent

Funny, isn’t it, how society treats different professions? Estate agents? Boo. Bankers? Well, fat cat brokers get a double boo,...
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