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IAC is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including interior and exterior trim. IAC’s estimated 2012 sales were $4.7 billion. The company operates 76 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries. IAC employs approximately 24,000 people around the world and is headquartered in Luxembourg. There are five plants within the UK and its headquarters is Midlands based.

Apprentices are an integral part of the company’s talent pipeline. IAC recognize the benefits and value the many apprenticeship programmes can offer its business and again in 2012 recruited 9 young students across the UK.

In a bid to promote and raise awareness about the benefits of apprenticeship programmes, IAC have entered a team into a National competition – The Brathay Team Challenge – Twitter hashtag #BAC13. This event is supported by the National Apprenticeship Service and aims to find the Apprentice team of the year.  The challenge is a key part of the new era for Apprenticeships, demonstrating the quality of apprentices and the contribution they make to their employers success.

Over 90 companies and nearly 800 apprentices nationally have enrolled in the challenge this year and IAC Group Ltd are proud to be represented by its own team of students from across the UK (Bottom left Sophie Biddle, Joshua Partridge, Kane Cartlidge, Jake White, John Edgerton, James Ogg, Aaron Tongue, Craig Reynolds and Demi – Leigh Rose).

“This competition represents an excellent opportunity for IAC to promote its commitment to apprenticeships and allow the students a chance to develop as individuals thereby making an even bigger contribution to their personnel growth.” Commented Rebecca Backhurst – UK Learning and Development Manager.

The IAC team will be visiting schools within the local area and across the UK, giving short presentations to students about their first hand experiences and knowledge on the process. Team IAC are also involved with a community project via the rejuvenation of the Babb’s Mill park area in Kings Hurst, 25th March 2013, trying to bring about a positive impact on the community.

For more information on apprenticeships go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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