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UK <strong>Garage</strong> & Bodyshop Event Review<br />
Work experience placements at UK <strong>Garage</strong><br />
and Bodyshop Event hailed a huge success<br />
<strong>The</strong> UK <strong>Garage</strong> & Bodyshop Event has been commended for its successful ‘SHOW<br />
MAKER’ initiative as part of its participation in School of Thought’s Ambassador<br />
Programme, which saw 15 enthusiastic students gain invaluable work experience.<br />
<strong>The</strong> initiative reflects the event organiser’s<br />
commitment to supporting the next generation of<br />
automotive professionals, providing the students<br />
with a variety of tasks and roles throughout the show.<br />
As part of the programme, the students, donned<br />
in their distinctive ‘SHOW MAKER’ T-shirts, engaged<br />
with exhibitors, helped visitors, assisted in various<br />
operational aspects of the event, and gained first-hand<br />
experience in the automotive industry.<br />
Each student received a certificate of participation,<br />
a valuable addition to their CVs, highlighting their<br />
involvement in the successful event.<br />
Alex Jones, Marketing Director of Messe Frankfurt,<br />
organisers of the UK <strong>Garage</strong> & Bodyshop Event, said:<br />
“A huge thanks to Sandwell College for helping give<br />
these 15 students the chance to participate. All of the<br />
SHOW MAKERS were a valuable addition to the team,<br />
and I’d like to thank them for their support on behalf<br />
of Messe Frankfurt. This initiative not only supports the<br />
students’ growth but also highlights the importance of<br />
bringing fresh talent into the industry.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> ‘SHOW MAKERs’ included: Barry Alhassane,<br />
Akeel Ali, Ryan Bradshaw, Ebrima Ceesay, Connor Day,<br />
Marwan Hussein, Kelechil Ifendu, Rishab Langi,<br />
Prince-Armani Mbuyamb, Stephen Odiase, Sahil Pal,<br />
Callum Riley, Juan-Carlos Srango and Jasvir Singh.<br />
Dave Reece, founder of School of Thought,<br />
emphasised the significance of such initiatives:<br />
“Attracting young talent into the industry is crucial to<br />
help plug the skills gap. By offering these students a<br />
platform to gain practical experience, we are investing<br />
in the future of the automotive sector.”<br />
School of Thought encourages all companies within<br />
the automotive industry to open up work experience<br />
opportunities.<br />
For more information on how to get involved, please<br />
contact Dave Reece at dave@ready4work.uk<br />
24 THE GARAGE<br />
UKGBE Review Show makers.indd 1 01/07/2024 16:01
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