DAF Trucks is opening the doors to a new, multi-million pound apprentice training centre in Nottingham.
The DAF Apprentice Academy represents a £3.5 million investment into new development and facilities.
It becomes the new home for the popular DAF Apprenticeship Programme – celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025.
Training for a small number of apprentices commenced on-site in early January, while an official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony takes place on Thursday 13th February at the Thane Road address just outside Nottingham city centre.
The opening of the DAF Apprentice Academy coincides with National Apprenticeship Week from 10th to 16th February.
The DAF Apprentice Academy will deliver training for apprentices from across the DAF Dealer network.
Importantly, the DAF Apprentice Academy provides training exclusively to the DAF brand and no other automotive marque.
Training pathways will be provided across Technician, Parts, Service, Business Administration and Departmental Manager disciplines.
Purpose-designed and built facilities include a full-length 18-bay workshop with state-of-the-art tooling and equipment, 11 fully equipped classrooms, a cafeteria to cater for 100 people, a gym-standard locker / washroom and a large recreational area.
Five hundred individuals are confirmed to attend training courses at the new DAF Apprentice Academy in its first year.
To date, 2,400 individuals have graduated from the DAF Apprenticeship Programme, with many going on to pursue lengthy careers at DAF Trucks and the DAF Dealer network, including senior management roles.
DAF Trucks has selected Skillnet to deliver its training curriculum which is set against nationally recognised qualifications.