Automotive Employer Networking Event – Wednesday 11 November 2026, 5.30pm
Is your garage ready for the next generation of automotive technology?
Join fellow garage owners, workshop managers and automotive employers for an exclusive evening at Barnsley College's Automotive Technology Centre.
Discover how emerging vehicle technologies, technician standards and apprenticeship programmes can help your business stay ahead.
The automotive sector is changing rapidly. Electric vehicles, hybrid systems, advanced diagnostics and evolving industry standards are creating new opportunities and new challenges for employers.
Come and explore the skills, technologies and training solutions that will shape the future of your workforce.
🚗 SMR and SAMTech Explained
Understand the differences between SMR and SAMTech, what they mean for your business and how they support technician development, compliance, and customer confidence.
⚡ Future automotive skills
Discover how the industry is preparing for Electric Vehicles (EV), Hybrid Technology, Advanced Diagnostics, Digital Workshop Systems and Emerging Vehicle Technologies.
🎓 Workforce development
Learn how apprenticeship programmes can help you recruit new talent, develop future technicians, upskill existing staff, address skills shortages, and strengthen your workforce for the future.
🔧 Hands-on demonstrations
Tour our specialist facilities and experience EV and Hybrid training equipment, industry-standard diagnostic tools, modern workshop technology, and live demonstrations from automotive specialists.
Book your place
Please fill out our attendance form by clicking here.
Any questions?
📧 employer@barnsley.ac.uk
📞 01226 216166
