School of Thought Automotive was created to help change and shape current thinking for recruitment, retention, and career progression for young people.
Our industry is steeped in myths and perceptions, with education, young people, parents, and guardians believing there is no progression, lack of security and limited opportunities for young people to pursue. One of our aims was initially to dispel myths and perceptions and raise the profile of an industry. An industry which is not just important, but attractive, highly technical with a range of opportunities in all areas. Another of our aims was to help solve one of our industry's biggest challenges in bridging a skills and generation gap and to connect automotive with education. At School of Thought Automotive we have done this and so much more. We will continue to reduce the gap, promote automotive within education and within our own industry, and to keep inspiring, attracting and engaging with young people, giving them hope of a sustainable future.