Here at Acorn we have a mission statement of "Helping youth grow." This means that we will help any student in any way possible to find them the right training or placement that is right for their abilities or passion.

• There is a shortfall of over 120,000 fully trained mechanics forecast between now and 2020 

• 189,500 16-19 year olds are NEET as of 2007

• The average age of a motor mechanic has risen from 48 to 50 since 2005

• 1 in 10 kids are now involved in vocational training

• 1 in10 kids are NEET (Not in education, employment or training)

* Source - figs from the Department of Children, Schools and Families, 2009 figures