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  The Volkswagen Group apprenticeship programme offers the opportunity to learn and earn through gaining a nationally recognized  qualification while working for one of the world’s leading automotive brands such as   Audi ,   SEAT ,   ŠKODA ,   Volkswagen ,   Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ,   Volkswagen Group Paint and Body   or   TPS . There are a number of different apprenticeships available with the Volkswagen Group apprenticeship programme which include the Service Technician, Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, Paint Technician, Vehicle Body Repair Technician, Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician and Parts Sales Executive roles. For most of the brands above, the minimum entry requirement to join the apprenticeship programme is GCSE (or equivalent) grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent in English, Maths and Science.  The minimum entry requirement for the Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician role offered with the V...

  After completing GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications, there are a variety of options available to students. An apprenticeship with the Volkswagen Group could be the perfect start to establish a career in the automotive industry. The Volkswagen Group apprenticeship programme offers students the opportunity to learn and earn through gaining a nationally recognised qualification while working for one of the world’s leading automotive brands.  All apprentices are employed full time in a retailer and will receive a combination of on-the-job and off- the-job training. On-the-job training will include having an experienced mentor who will provide help and support with work done in the retailer. In terms of off-the-job training, apprentices will have a mixture of face to face classroom-based training in one of our state-of-the-art training academies and online training through virtual classrooms.   Whenever Government restrictions are in place due to the current pandemic, Volks...

  #MotorCareers Your options in #MotorCareers  With over 150 job roles in the retail automotive industry there really is something for everyone.  So how do you choose what to do for your GCSE options and beyond?  Your options At GCSE level there are no fixed grades or qualifications that you need as the main thing employers are looking for is passion and drive to learn.  However Maths, English and Science are all great subjects to take as well as Design Technology.  These support your communication, reading and writing skills as well as basic equations and measuring skills.   Your next steps There are a number of options for school leavers including: Full time college  - Full time at a college or training provider is around 2 and a half days a week learning the theory around the job which leaves you enough time to get a part time job or some valuable work experience.    Apprenticeship  - An apprenticeship, where you learn, work...