skills gap

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

PPG and the PPG Foundation have announced a commitment to invest US$2 million (£1.64m) through 2025 to support workforce development initiatives that provide training and opportunities for future skilled workers […]

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) […]

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 […]

Britain will run out of technicians to service and repair the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by the end of the decade, a think-tank has warned […]

Several UK automotive aftermarket suppliers have rallied together to donate parts to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged five to 18 with complex educational needs. The […]

The IMI has revealed the extent that the skills shortage in the sector is driving up salaries. Its Automotive Job Postings Briefing found that the current vacancy rate in the […]

A pilot scheme between Halfords and Autotech Academy, which has seen 10 newly qualified Level 3 automotive students placed across the national chain’s autocentres, is set to quadruple by the […]

The SMMT has launched a new automotive Career Guide to help address the growing skills gap in the sector. The guide comes after nearly half (49%) of UK automotive companies […]

Fix Auto UK is developing its apprenticeship programme after forming a new partnership with Able To (Support Services). Established by Bob Linwood, Able To will now manage all apprenticeship needs […]