IMI unveils new training model
The IMI has launched a new learning initiative aimed at tackling the shortfall of 23,000 skilled workers in the automotive sector. The Further Education Lecturer Reservists (FELR) initiative was discussed at […]
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Gender gap widens despite diversity steps
Diversity within automotive is much improved, but there is still further to go. That is the verdict of the most recent report published by the IMI’s Diversity Task Force, Driving […]
Industry alliance unveils Automotive Work Experience Week
School of Thought has announced a collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and Autotech Academy to launch Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24), which will take place from […]
IMI urges bodyshop apprentices to register for Skills Competition
With registrations for the 2024 WorldSkills UK/IMI Skills competitions closing next Thursday (28 March), the Institute of the Motoring Industry is urging bodyshops to sign up their apprentices as soon […]
Fix Auto’s inspirational Alena Woolacott collects 30% Club award
Alena Woolacott was honoured by the Automotive 30% Club on Wednesday when, during The Institute of the Motor Industry Awards Dinner, she received her Inspiring Automotive Women Award. The Fix […]
Automotive industry skills gap wider than other industries
A new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that vacancy rates in the sector are now 4.3 per 100 hundred employees, which is 43% above […]
Silverlake completes IMI-accredited EV-dismantling training
Silverlake Automotive Recycling has completed an Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) accredited EV dismantling course from ELEVATE – an NA International initiative. The course recognises those who pass as accredited […]
Scottish apprenticeship starts continue downward trend
As Scottish Apprenticeship Week draws to close today (8 March 2024), new data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a continuing drop in new apprenticeship starts […]
Automotive industry labels Budget a ‘missed opportunity’
The automotive industry has offered a tepid response to the Spring Budget, announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday. The industry had been calling for greater support for apprentices as well […]
Get your apprentices signed up for IMI Skills Competition
The Institute of the Motor Industry’s search for the future of automotive excellence is well under way and picking up pace, but time is running out for bodyshops to nominate […]
IMI calls for EV business support
The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to support the business investment needed for a sustainable EV aftermarket when he delivers his Spring Budget next month. […]
IMI predicts EV technicians shortfall by 2032
The latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that the shortfall in EV technicians is expected to occur in 2023. It previously estimated that the […]
