New study identifies changing nature of automotive jobs
A new study has assessed which automotive jobs will rise in popularity in the future and which will face severe shortages. According to Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, the most acute skills […]
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Automotive skills gap addressed by ACEA and Adecco Group
The automotive skills gap is the focus of a new collaboration between the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the Adecco Group. The partnership will begin with a comprehensive analysis of the […]
IAAF Enrichment Days launch at Delphi Training Academy
IAAF Enrichment Days have been launched to tackle the skills gap in the sector by promoting the automotive aftermarket to schools and colleges. As part of the new initiative, which […]
Industry leaders rally behind AMB’s Motorvate initiative
Messe Frankfurt UK, the team behind Automechanika Birmingham (AMB), has unveiled the headline sponsors and launch partners for the Motorvate initiative, the not-for-profit automotive careers, skills and recruitment project which […]
Work volumes and labour are key repairer challenges: survey
A survey of more than 100 vehicle repairers who attended this year’s Enterprise Rent-A-Car Repair Partner Event has revealed that almost half (47%) think work volumes are among the biggest […]
Automotive skills gap could be plugged by interns
The automotive skills gap could be partly plugged by an army of interns ready and waiting to join the industry, according to Autotech Academy. It said it has up to […]
Automechanika Birmingham introduces Motorvate to jumpstart careers
Messe Frankfurt UK, the team behind Automechanika Birmingham 2025, has launched “Motorvate” – a showcase for automotive careers, skills and recruitment – which will run alongside Automechanika Birmingham at the […]
Automotive skills gap unchanged – IMI
The automotive skills gap remains acute, according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) published by the IMI. Its analysis of the September ONS data found motor trades […]
Bridging the skills gap by expanding automotive talent pool
Glen Callum Associates (GCA), a recruitment company specialising in the automotive aftermarket sector, has called upon industry leaders to broaden their talent search to include allied sectors and focus on […]
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 […]
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 […]
IMI spreads the word with awareness campaign
The Institute of the Motor Industry’s digital campaign to raise awareness of the sector and improve the perception of the automotive industry has been a significant success. Launched last September, […]
