Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK

This is a good initiative - Laser make decent #tools - I didn't even realise they had been around 50 years!

In UK #apprentices are expected to swallow the cost of buying their own tools, which is partly why there is a shortage of #mechanics in the whole country (the toolkit is worth about £500)

https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/laser/laser-tools-launches-future50-initiative-to-support-apprentices/

Mar 27 at 2:40amWeb
Show threadAlex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK3d ago

more about the initiative here - they are genuinely putting effort into making things better for #mechanic #apprentices - but the issue is whether #garages are hiring them in the first place (as well as attracting young people to study #automotiive courses at college)

https://www.catmag.co.uk/features/career-for-life-goal-for-new-laser-tools-future50-initiative/

“Career for life” goal for new Laser Tools Future50 initiative - CAT Magazine

Tool provider celebrates 50th birthday with initiative to bring new talent into the industry

CAT Magazine - The latest news from the UK Independent Aftermarket
Show threadAllyPally3d ago
@vfrmedia Filming an industrial safety video, we drew an acid suit from stores, and filmed an apprentice wearing it. Stores refused to take it back in case it was contaminated. We had no use for it, and gave it to the lad. “Do you know how much these things cost? I’m working in that plant next month and I was going to have to buy one!” It’s nice to make someone happy.