From production line to leadership pipeline
Develop your automotive workforce through immersive, outdoor learning experiences.
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30 years of driving performance in the automotive industry
"We can give an idea to Skern and they turn that idea into an engaging activity or mini workshop - that's what's fantastic about the team.
Skern listens to our requirements and develops a fun, memorable programme for the apprentices that effectively embeds our core values, creates networking opportunities, and importantly builds their confidence."
Why outdoor development training matters for the Automotive Industry
Outdoor, experiential training replicates the pace, uncertainty, and problem-solving demands of real operations — making it the perfect fit for the automotive sector.
of corporate training programs now include experiential learning as a core component
higher skill retention is achieved by learners compared to classroom-based training
of participants say experiential learning improves their ability to apply
of employers say it is vital for career readiness, and 91% prefer candidates with this type of experience
boost in employee engagement is seen by companies using experiential learning.
prefer candidates with this type of experience
Explore our development programmes – each one tailored to your business needs.
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Apprenticeships: Building the future of automotive talent
Apprenticeships are vital in securing the next generation of skilled workers for the automotive industry. With the sector evolving rapidly through electrification, digitalisation, and global competition, apprenticeships provide:
Hands-on experience
Future-ready skills
Diversity of talent
Stronger pipelines
Retention benefits
Hands-on experience
Future-proofing the automotive workforce
Relevant Apprenticeship programmes
Why Skern Training & Skills?
- 30+ years working with the UK automotive sector
- Trusted by manufacturers, dealer networks and logistics providers
- We use the outdoors as a vehicle for learning: Not just a backdrop—outdoor challenges are designed to reveal behaviour, build insight, and create lasting change
- Fully experiential learning, not classroom theory: From raft-building to group navigation, each task builds reflection, confidence, and team alignment
- Bespoke, business-aligned design: Whether your challenge is retention, readiness for change or leadership succession, we create fit-for-purpose solutions
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