Autotech Academy offers bridge between education and employment for new talent

Helping JLR to tackle tech shortage

Autotech Academy offers bridge between education and employment for new talent

Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with Autotech Academy to tackle the shortage of qualified vehicle technicians by offering paid internships. This program equips recent graduates with the practical skills needed to thrive in the workplace.

Autotech Academy’s unique 6-12 month internship provides on-the-job training for Level 3 automotive students. Interns receive uniforms and toolkits, making the transition from education to professional life smoother. They are also supported by mentors throughout the program.

Ahmed Mahamud joined JLR as an Autotech Academy intern in June 2023 after qualifying from college and has now been employed by them permanently. “The internship has been a great success for us,” comments Kevin Grimes Service Manager at the Group One Jaguar Land Rover site.

“Ahmed joined us raw from college, and he immediately showed the right attitude and was keen. He had no preconceived ideas of how to adapt to a workplace setting after being in full-time education, so we have instilled this within him, and he has adjusted well to our way of working and the JLR standards. We need more people like him.”

Ankeet Shah, Service Administrator for the JLR site, adds: “The process with Autotech Academy takes away a significant step in the recruitment of a young person as each intern is screened and interviewed to ensure they are a good fit.”

This pre-screening ensures that interns like Ahmed are well-matched to a company’s needs, making them great assets to the team.

The whole experience has been mutually beneficial. Ahmed is now a qualified technician achieving his career goals at JLR, while the dealership has a skilled team member to meet customer demand.

Autotech Academy helped Ahmed “run before he could walk,” he says. “Their support, along with JLR’s, has been pivotal in my development.”

For more information on Autotech Academy, please click here.

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