www.preston.ac.uk 28 More than 350 apprentices throughout the company’s history have enjoyed roles at Bowker Motor Group’s car and motorcycle dealerships in Preston, Blackburn and Osbaldeston including Bowker BMW and MINI centres, Bowker Motorrad and Bowker Ribble Valley. Today, apprentices work alongside several managers and executive team members who started out just like them. Those former-apprentice role models show just how important apprentices are to the business and explain why Bowker continues to be such a huge advocate of the apprenticeship system. Earlier this year, Bowker Motor Group revealed a new automotive technologies partnership with Preston Apprenticeships play an important role at Bowker Motor Group. As a Lancashire-based family business, Bowker is always looking for meaningful ways to invest in the county’s future. All staff enjoy support as their careers develop. Apprentices too enjoy the opportunity to play an active role as they begin their learning journey in a wide range of technology and service skills. BOWKER MOTOR GROUP College. This will help apprentices learn a breadth of knowledge, skills and behaviours in their specific area. The aim is to help apprentices to become confident in carrying out maintenance and everyday repairs on vehicles, cars and motorcycles, through to more complex diagnostics and servicing. This new strategic relationship with Preston College is the perfect collaboration between two organisations who share the same values and vision for local learners. Bowker also operates an apprentice loyalty programme. Apprentices joining the group receive a £7,000 cash bonus after seven years of service. EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT
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