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There’s a belief that the industry offers little career progression, lacks security, and has limited opportunities beyond traditional hands-on roles. School of Thought Automotive exists to change that.<br/>‍<br/>We are committed to <strong>inspiring, educating, and connecting</strong> the next generation with the vast opportunities within the automotive sector. By working closely with businesses, schools, and industry leaders, we are breaking down barriers, challenging misconceptions, and ensuring that young people see automotive as a dynamic and rewarding career choice.<br/>‍<strong>‍</strong><br/>One of the biggest challenges the industry faces today is a growing skills gap and an ageing workforce. Without new talent, the future of automotive is at risk. <br/>‍<br/>Our goal is to:<br/>‍<br/>• <strong>Engage with young people</strong> to showcase the wide range of careers available. <br/>• <strong>Support businesses</strong> in attracting and developing the next generation of talent.<br/>• <strong>Bridge the skills gap</strong> by connecting education with industry.<br/>‍<br/><strong><em>HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT<br/></em>‍</strong><br/>We work directly with schools, colleges, and businesses to create opportunities that highlight the innovation and progression within automotive. <br/>‍<br/>This includes:<br/>• <strong>School outreach and education programmes</strong> to introduce students to career pathways.<br/>• <strong>Apprenticeship and work experience initiatives</strong> to provide hands-on learning.<br/>• <strong>Industry partnerships</strong> to support businesses in developing future talent.<br/>‍<br/>‍<br/><strong><em>BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE<br/></em><br/>‍</strong>At School of Thought Automotive, we believe that without new talent, the industry cannot thrive. We are dedicated to ensuring that young people, career changers, and aspiring professionals have access to the information, support, and opportunities they need to succeed in automotive.<br/>Through our work with The British Motor Show and industry partners, we are shaping the future of automotive by making it an attractive, accessible, and sustainable career choice for all.<br/><br/>https://schoolofthoughtautomotive.co.uk/</p><div class="section-subheading center"><strong>COME AND SEE US AT THE BRITISH MOTOR SHOW 2025</strong></div><p class="paragraph-23">"School of Thought are here for the fifth year with an interactive stand where visitors can get hands on with Virtual Painting and Welding and airbrushing plus you can have ago at our Formula One challenge fastest lap on our racing sim and we will have a few surprise activities on the stand.<br/>‍<br/>This year we will have experts from the garage sector, bodyshop sector, vehicle manufacturer and also the commercial vehicle world ready to engage with visitors to give them all the information they need about career opportunities.<br/>‍<br/>We will have our regular 'Chatty Zone' where we can talk to visitors about all things automotive careers and also our 'Go4Ward to Work' Special Needs area.<br/>Visitors will also be able to access our School of Thought Portal to find Work Experience opportunities for their children.<br/>‍<br/>Everyone will be made welcome by our team which will include current young people already in the industry."</p><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/659d99736a8b2bbf16d794db/67a6354f6aba553bdc66d3d2_SofT%20banner.png" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 91vw, (max-width: 767px) 95vw, (max-width: 991px) 96vw, (max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1620px" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/659d99736a8b2bbf16d794db/67a6354f6aba553bdc66d3d2_SofT%20banner-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/659d99736a8b2bbf16d794db/67a6354f6aba553bdc66d3d2_SofT%20banner-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/659d99736a8b2bbf16d794db/67a6354f6aba553bdc66d3d2_SofT%20banner-p-1080.png 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/659d99736a8b2bbf16d794db/67a6354f6aba553bdc66d3d2_SofT%20banner.png 1500w" alt="" class="image-67"/></section></div><div class="section-4"><section class="section accent"><div class="w-container"><div data-w-id="7884dc60-39f9-1efe-1176-fa89a06deae7" class="w-embed w-script"><script src="https://static.elfsight.com/platform/platform.js" async></script> <div class="elfsight-app-2fce10fd-ad55-4c13-ae2c-902b4ee3c49c" data-elfsight-app-lazy></div></div></div></section></div><div class="footer"><section class="section-3"></section><div class="container-20 w-container"><div class="w-row"><div class="spc w-col w-col-4 w-col-medium-4"><h5 class="heading-32">THE BRITISH MOTOR SHOW</h5><p class="paragraph-19">15 - 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