The event gave students the chance to talk to employers and take part in a number of informative workshops on topics including engine diagnostics; Eletric/Hybrid; MOT testing and ADAS.
Pete Jackson, Learning and Skills Lead - Automotive Engineering at Lincoln College, said the event proved very successful.
“It’s been a really important day not just for Lincoln College, but for the automotive industry as a whole.
“We’ve known for several years that there has been a major skills gap and a low awareness of what the automated industry is moving towards, so we’ve been engaging with schools today, to let young people see what’s happening in the industry and find out more about the latest technologies.”
Battery manufacturer, Varta, were among the companies at the event. Senior technical sales representative, Ashley Craig, said the event has been a great opportunity to talk to young people about battery technology and the role this plays in vehicles in particular.
“We go to events like this to talk about this type of technology. It’s important to know that without a 12v battery nothing else works – whether its electric, petrol or diesel, the 12v battery is vitally important.”
Georgia Murnane, Community Manager at The Institute of the Motor Industry, also attended the event.
“We support students and people wanting to come into our industry, so today we have been supporting Pete Jackson, and the team at Lincoln College, to put on this event for students who have been learning about areas such as ADAS and MOTs.”
Lincoln MP Karl McCartney was also guest on the day and helped ‘Apprentice of the Day’ awards, which went to students Gleb and Finlay.
Photo - Pete Jackson from Lincoln College with students at the event.
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Date Posted
25 June 2021
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Last Edited
25 June 2021
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