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Skills gap broadens as apprenticeships fall
- 01/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive businesses are missing out on valuable apprenticeships that could help fill the skills gap. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February 2023), the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is urging businesses to embrace apprenticeships and all the benefits they bring. Funding is available through [...] -
Martec unveils new IMI-approved training
- 30/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Training provider Martec Training has launched a new IMI accredited Apprenticeship route. This latest Level 3 Apprenticeship is targeted at vehicle damage and MET technicians and will enable those already working in a bodyshop to further advance their abilities. This higher-level apprenticeship qualification [...] -
IMI unveils Automotive Diversity Network
- 20/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the Automotive Diversity Network. Its creation provides the unique opportunity for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) leaders and advocates to come together to network and share EDI practices and protocols and help the sector overcome the challenges it [...] -
Industry gears up for EV Ready debut
- 19/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
EV Ready will open its doors at Brighton Racecourse for independent garage owners and technicians eager to draw upon the EV expertise of the automotive aftermarket’s biggest brands and respected experts during the trade event on Wednesday 25 January from 5pm. An EV Ready Quiz will give visitors the chance to win [...] -
IMI backs MOT updates
- 19/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs. To ensure MOTs remain fit for the future, the consultation is seeking views on a number of proposals, including changing the date at which the first MOT is required from three to four years. It is also looking to update MOTs [...] -
New student support fund ignores apprentices
- 13/01/2023
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The IMI has criticised the government for providing financial support to students but ignoring apprentices. The government has announced it will provide an additional £15m in hardship funding this year to support university students in most need. This builds on the £261m that was given to the Office for Students [...] -
Autotech Academy announces IMI membership
- 11/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autotech Academy’s internship initiative will enhance support for students with the addition of the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) Affiliate Membership. Membership provides students with substantial discounts and benefits, and helps to raise awareness of current issues facing the industry. The IMI also [...] -
IMI warns of EV training slowdown
- 06/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
New Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) data shows 16% of sector now IMI TechSafe qualified - but the pace of upskilling is slowing as the economic downturn impacts training budgets The first nine months of 2022 saw more than 11,500 technicians undertake the training and qualifications required to obtain IMI [...] -
TMD Friction completes EV training
- 05/01/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TMD Friction UK has completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training. Its research and development team undertook the IMI Level 3 training at TMD Friction’s East Yorkshire site in Seaton Ross, meaning the entire UK-based technical and R&D teams are now equipped and qualified to carry [...] -
IMI predicts autonomous breakthrough in 2023
- 22/12/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has predicted that 2023 will see great forward strides in both autonomous technology and a focus on diversity in the workforce. It says Level 3 autonomous vehicles will be introduced to UK roads next year, but this will exacerbate the existing lack of skills and training [...]