News 15 www.aftermarketonline.net NOVEMBER 2024 the automotive sector as an exciting career choice for school leavers, address the current generation and skills gaps, and empower automotive employers to recognise the importance of offering work experience and apprenticeships to young people, Reece said. Meanwhile, work has started on the ‘National Automotive Careers Week 2025’ and Reece is encouraging all businesses in the automotive sector to get involved. He also presented a ‘Kids Art’ mould at the event to Ben, to be auctioned as part of Bangers4Ben. The artwork was the result of an activity at the British Motor Show in August, when School of Thought Ambassador Phil Dawson, from SMART Bodyshop Solutions, brought his airbrushing skills for visitors at the show to ‘have a go’ using moulds supplied by Axalta. Contact dave@ready4work.uk / julie@ready4work.uk or visit www. schoolofthoughtautomotive.co.uk for more information about the School of Thought Partnership Programme, becoming an ambassador, the Special Needs Programme GO4Ward to Work, or enrolling in the portal or National Automotive Careers Week 2025. Aftermarket after hours… networking was top of the agenda as delegates gathered at the close of the first day of the Event for refreshments and light entertainment
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