V-level qualifications consultation now open
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 […]
skills
Autumn Budget must focus on automotive aftermarket skills
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 and Eyebox to host Automotive Careers Fair
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 […]
Darren Leppard joins Autotech Recruit
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 […]
IMI backs plans to double apprenticeship numbers
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 […]
AutoRaise Partnership Alliance calls for unified skills strategy
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 […]
WorldSkills unveils Maker to Mentor skills programme
WorldSkills UK has announced the Maker to Mentor programme which will see industry professionals work with educators to ensure training keeps pace with new technologies. Maker to Mentor is the […]
IMI welcomes Select Committee report on skills
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed a new Select Committee report calling for further investment and reform in skills, training and apprenticeships. The report, Further Education and […]
Ben highlights support for those facing job losses
Automotive industry charity Ben has stepped up support for those in the sector facing job losses and redundancies. It has highlighted the services it offers helping people learn new skills […]
IMI names Rose Butterworth as CFO
The IMI has completed the reshaping of its executive and board with the appointment of Rose Butterworth as CFO. She was appointed by CEO Nick Connor as part of a […]
A-level students turning to apprenticeships
New research has found that a quarter of A-level students are planning to take an apprenticeship this year. This represents a rise from just 15% in 2022. More than half […]
Great Unretirement sees older techs back in work
Autotech Recruit has highlighted a growing trend in the automotive sector for older people to delay retirement or return to the workforce. Driven by rising living costs and the desire […]