Drive My Career members have taken part in the second ‘Apprentice Takeover’ campaign to raise awareness of the multiple apprenticeship opportunities in the retail automotive industry on occasion of the National Apprentice Week 2020 which took place between 3 and 9 of February. Drive My Career is the employment platform launched by the National Franchised
“It is extremely positive to see the success that Drive My Career has had over the past two years with millions of young people reading about a career in the automotive sector”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which developed Drive My Career in February 2018. Drive My Career is
Industry networking event for female automotive apprentices aims to make the sector more appealing and accessible to women As part of the drive to close the gender gap in the automotive industry, Shell Helix Motor Oils has sponsored the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) first networking day for female apprentice technicians as part of its
Indeed has published their rankings for the top 25 best employers in the UK. Drive My Career member Arnold Clark has made it into the top 25. Here is the list of the top 25 employers in the UK: 1. Rentokil Initial 2. Apple 3. The Agincare Group 4. Wren Kitchens 5. Lush Cosmetics 6.
To continue to support jobseekers and help them understand apprenticeships, traineeships, and specific business sectors, Drive My Career will soon be publishing a Q&A video informing you of everything you want and need to know! Apprenticeships are now a very common route for young people to take after finishing education. It is useful to fully
At the end of September, Marshall Motor Group held its 2019 Apprentice of the Year Awards to recognise the achievements of their young learners. The 10 finalists attended an awards ceremony, along with their family members and managers. The finalists were shortlisted based on a combination of their commitment to their apprenticeships, contribution to their
Thinking about a career in HR? Here are some benefits to having a career in the automotive HR sector! Rewarding sector: By improving the employees’ and organisation’s journey, the HR sector can feel very rewarding for yourself. You could be dealing with new employees that require a quality experience that will ease the stress of
Why choose a career in web development? The digital industry is always growing and evolving, so it will be an exciting industry to work in. Due to the constant changes to web development, you will always have the opportunity to interact with new tools and learn new skills. The development of the industry means the
Wondering whether a Sales career is best for you? Here are a few reasons why you should work in sales! Competitive Salary: The majority of sales jobs in the automotive sector have a good basic salary plus commissions. Therefore, you have the potential to earn a very competitive salary from your very first day. Also,
Why should you become an auto technician? Find out below! The demand for Technicians: In the automotive industry, there is a huge demand for technicians. With the constant growth and development of new vehicles, skilled technicians are desperately needed. Starting an apprenticeship will gain you the relevant qualifications needed to further your career as a
Drive My Career gives you the best chance to kick-start your career and drive it forward. If you are passionate about something or just want to explore what’s out there, Drive My Career can help you find the best opportunity for you. Explore the wide range of exciting, diverse and financially rewarding opportunities that the retail automotive industry offers.
