
Automotive charity Ben expands support amid job losses
With UK automotive suppliers announcing thousands of redundancies, Ben is raising awareness about its 'Work, health and wellbeing' support.

With UK automotive suppliers announcing thousands of redundancies, Ben is raising awareness about its 'Work, health and wellbeing' support.

Builders will help shape course content, lead workshops, support classroom learning, offer work placements and host site visits.

Jim Cooper said: “I genuinely feel the industry will be in a critical period if it doesn’t ensure that enough skilled labour is coming through."

The partnership will see a series of online and in-person sessions designed to help employers understand their legal duties around harassment.

The roles are open to applicants of all ages and backgrounds to help increase diversity in house building.

82 apprentices, including electricians, engineers, process operators, fitters and welders, have completed their first year and moved into industry placements.
The £72m scheme is set to help 17,000 Londoners with disabilities, long-term health conditions or other barriers into work by 2030.

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will return on 3rd–4th June 2026 with new features including the Ignite Arena and Business Management Theatre.

The course is aimed at leaders, HR professionals and managers, giving them practical tools to support staff through midlife transitions.
The Level 3 Award in Essential Work Skills offers training in portable skills, financial literacy, public speaking, and developing a winning mentality.

Six apprentices graduated from Ferrari’s North Europe programme at Silverstone, securing full-time roles across the brand’s UK dealer network.
Douglas Dickson said: “By supporting staff to develop skills and qualifications while working, we are helping to build a stronger workforce for the region.”
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