Prime employers within the UK automotive sector are investing in a serious expertise drive to develop apprenticeship numbers by virtually a sixth in 2025, says the Society of Motor Producers and Merchants (SMMT) firstly of Nationwide Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February).
This educational yr, 550 new apprentices have already joined the sector, with a further 740 apprenticeships nonetheless obtainable. With an funding of over £20 billion dedicated to the EV transition up to now two years, there’s demand for a extremely expert workforce
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Govt, mentioned: “Britain’s automotive sector is on the cusp of a ‘green growth decade’ with billions being invested in EVs and, crucially, in a brand new technology of expertise to design, construct and preserve them.
“There may be little doubt that automotive is among the world’s most enjoyable industries and, as we search progress, we’d like new-skilled apprentices that may develop with us.
“Our promise is well-paid, rewarding careers for years to come.”
From R&D and manufacturing to the availability chain, upkeep and restore, there are a whole lot of alternatives. Extremely expert positions most in want embody design and growth engineers, EV technicians and specialists in batteries and energy electronics.
Apprenticeship coaching should be updated with the newest car applied sciences, together with how you can design, construct, take a look at, preserve and restore the newest automobiles.
Inexperienced expertise for a greener future is a key pledge of the technique set out in its Imaginative and prescient 2035 report.
