skills

The WorldSkills UK National Finals are now under way at Cardiff and Vale College. The multi-day competition aims to identify the most talented young people in the country through a […]

The UK is facing a severe ADAS skills gap with two thirds of UK independent repairers still unable to work on ADAS-enabled vehicles. A new survey by Autotech Training has […]

Ennis & Co Group is inviting applications for the Bunny Ennis Fund, an annual award to support the training needs of an individual in the automotive industry. The Bunny Ennis […]

New IMI analysis has underlined the stark automotive skills challenge facing the industry in the UK. It has identified an ageing workforce, issues around attracting new talent, and a lack […]

The Association of Fleet Professionals has announced its training schedule for 2026, with courses designed for both industry newcomer and leaders. Its introductory Fleet Vehicle Management pathway has been developed […]

Nominations are now open for the IMI 2026 Annual Dinner and Awards. The IMI Annual Dinner and Awards will be held on 11 March at the Intercontinental London Park Lane. […]

The government has announced that its consultation on the introduction of V-level qualifications will run until 12 January. It has announced the new pathway for 16 to 19-year-olds will sit […]

The IMI is urging government to focus on automotive aftermarket skills when it delivers its Autumn Budget next month. In its pre-budget submission, it has said that investment traditionally focuses […]

School of Thought has announced that it will host an Automotive Careers Fair at Eyebox Training & Conference Centre in Coventry in December. It is working with the Warwickshire Skills […]

Autotech Recruit has appointed Darren Leppard to the newly created role of head of revenue and operations. He will oversee two of the four Autotech Group brands, Autotech Recruit and […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the government’s ambition to double apprenticeship numbers in the UK by 2040. Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has announced a new […]

The AutoRaise Partnership Alliance has called for a collaborative approach to the growing skills crisis, warning that piecemeal solutions are no longer enough. It argues that the skills gap is […]