Another Fix Auto UK First as ‘Star’ Apprentice Awarded IMI Bursary

In the week that Fix Auto UK commemorated its official 20^th Anniversary, The Group had further cause to celebrate another historical moment as apprentice Teagan Whiteman became the network’s first individual to be awarded with an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) bursary.

The 19-year-old spray painter, who works at Fix Auto Newport, received the £1,500 during the IMI’s prestigious Annual Dinner and Awards held at the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane, London, on Wednesday evening. The money is to be used to further help support Teagan’s on-going training.

Paying tribute to Teagan’s achievements to date, in presenting the bursary, The IMI’s Director of Membership and External Affairs Sarah Whiteside Jones, highlighted how she had excelled in the vehicle refinishing sector since leaving school, highlighted her recent medal-winning success in the WorldSkills UK Finals and also paid tribute to Teagan voluntarily embracing an Apprentice Ambassadorial role and actively promoting the career in young people.

Ian Pugh, Group Managing Director for the Advantage Group of Companies which encompasses Fix Auto UK, said: “This is yet another exceptionally proud moment for Fix Auto UK. Teagan is an exceptional and hugely talented young person. Being recognised by the IMI with this bursary is exceptional and greatly appreciated and is yet another first for The Group.”