{"id":52420,"date":"2025-07-09T12:06:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodyshopmag.com\/?p=52420"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:21:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:21:32","slug":"recruitment-experts-collaborate-to-tackle-skills-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodyshopmag.com\/2025\/news\/recruitment-experts-collaborate-to-tackle-skills-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Recruitment experts collaborate to tackle skills challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apprenticeship Central<\/a> and School of Thought<\/a> are combining their strengths to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry \u2013 attracting, inspiring and retaining the next generation of skilled talent.<\/p>\n

This collaboration is rooted in a shared commitment to building long-term industry sustainability and practical action.<\/p>\n

Strong foundations<\/h2>\n

School of Thought<\/a> has developed strong foundations within the education system, engaging schools and students across the UK to raise awareness of career opportunities in the automotive and body repair sectors. Through school visits, industry talks and youth-facing campaigns, it plays a key role in inspiring early interest in automotive careers.<\/p>\n

Apprenticeship Central<\/a> specialises in bridging the gap between interest and action \u2013 working directly with businesses to recruit, place and retain high-calibre apprentices.<\/p>\n

With a deep understanding of employer needs, training provider networks, and learner support, Apprenticeship Central is focused on making apprenticeship recruitment simpler, more effective, and supportive for both businesses and young people.<\/p>\n

\"Recruitment<\/p>\n

Eleanor Baker Barnes, commercial director at Apprenticeship Central said as the recruitment experts collaborate:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution to the skills crisis, We believe the only way to create real change is by combining awareness, access and action. School of Thought are doing valuable work at the awareness stage, and we\u2019re pleased to align our expertise to support young people as they take the next step into employment.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Recruitment experts collaborate<\/h2>\n

Dave Reece, founder of School of Thought, added: \u201cWe\u2019ve always believed that early engagement is key \u2013 helping young people understand the breadth of careers available in the automotive industry. By collaborating with organisations like Apprenticeship Central, who focus on turning that interest into real opportunities, we\u2019re closing the loop and helping young people build meaningful futures in this sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

By working together on specific opportunities where their work intersects, such as converting school engagement into apprenticeship starts, both organisations aim to support more young people into meaningful careers and help automotive employers build stronger, future-ready teams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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