Training and apprenticeships: Don’t miss out on ACM #81!
Australia is in the grips of major skills shortages across the board.
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Growing support for women in auto trades
The growing push for more women to join the automotive industry is being backed by a program supporting young female apprentices in the industry.
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The untapped connection between neurodiversity and mechanics
Workshops have traditionally been hesitant to bring in apprentices with diagnosed neurodiversity (such as ADHD), but that stigma needs changing.
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Action needed on auto apprentices shortage: ARU
More practical support is needed to stop auto apprentices from dropping out due to cost pressures.
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How mechanics can improve customer loyalty
Customer loyalty is the cornerstone of success for any business. In the highly competitive automotive industry, it is essential for maintaining a steady revenue stream and building a strong reputation.
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EV technician becomes officially recognised occupation
EV technicians have finally won their own classification after a long campaign to have the advanced skills recognised as the automotive industry transitions to low emissions future.
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Succession, shortages highlighted in State of the Nation report
Capricorn’s annual State of the Nation snapshot has found confidence has increased in the industry but several key problems, like getting skilled workers, remain for collision businesses.
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How Apprenticeships Are Us helped Dane realise his dream job
What started as a childhood passion for all things fast has led to Dane Mckay in the fast lane to long-term success as a mechanic.
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How Capricorn has grown in the last 50 years
Back in 1974, a group of 17 Western Australian Golden Fleece service station owners came together to develop a plan to gain better value for their automotive parts purchases and to improve their business profitability.
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Capricorn announces 2024 Rising Stars Award winner
Capricorn has named second-year apprentice Megan Toia as the winner of the prestigious Rising Stars Award.
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