TMD Friction supports young automotive learners

2 February 2022  

Through its Mintex braking brand, TMD Friction has joined forces with Rallysport Engineering Academy in Essex to support 14-16 year olds with their motor vehicle studies.

In addition to merchandise and Mintex products, TMD Friction will be providing extensive technical training to back-up the work performed by Rallysport Engineering. Working in conjunction with Skills and Education Group Awards and the IMI, Rallysport Engineering works with those who find the normal learning environment a challenge. As a result, 80% of learning time is practical.

The Rallysport Engineering Academy has worked with more than 40 different schools and organisations to date.

Scott Irwin MIMI, Head of Technical Training at TMD Friction, commented: “A key objective for TMD Friction in 2022 is to reach out to colleges, schools and academies like Rallysport Engineering and support the work they do in bringing through automotive people of tomorrow. The blended learning approach from the academy works extremely well and we’re delighted with the interest they have with the Mintex brand and its technical qualities.”

Rallysport Engineering Academy Special Projects Manager Adrian Maddock added: “Both staff and students receive an enormous boost when leading names like Mintex come to visit and show an interest in our learning programmes. It underlines the work that we do and keeps young learners motivated and excited about future opportunities in the motor trade.”