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IMI taps into Chinese skills base
- 07/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The IMI has established a dedicated team in Shanghai with the long-term aim of easing the skills shortage in the UK automotive sector. It has worked on a project with the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and China Government to train teachers and students. Meanwhile, the IMI also took part in the UK [...] -
IMI identifies 18,000-technician ADAS skills gap
- 03/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) estimates that at least one in 10 cars on UK roads will feature Level 2 autonomy by the end of this year, and that will grow to almost half of the car parc by 2030. However, according to its latest data there are currently only around 3,500 ADAS-qualified technicians in the [...] -
Ennis & Co expands associate team
- 02/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive talent research agency Ennis & Co Group has appointed Julie David as an associate. She has over 35 years’ experience across various sectors, with senior roles at Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen Group, and most recently, Peugeot, DS Automobiles, and Alfa Romeo as part of the [...] -
New report reveals the cost of skills gap
- 19/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Automotive businesses who invest in skills can expect a three per cent uplift in annual turnover, compared to a four per cent drop in turnover for businesses who do not address the skills gap in their organisation. This is according to a new report by Ennis & Co Group, the automotive and mobility executive [...] -
IMI announces NOS industry consultation
- 17/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is consulting the industry as it prepares to review Electric and Hybrid Vehicle National Occupational Standards (NOS). Developed by the IMI in consultation with employers and other stakeholders across each of the UK nations, National Occupational Standards (NOS) are [...] -
Kia to unveil new training academy
- 16/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia UK will open a new cutting-edge training centre in Derby by the end of this year. The Kia Academy will welcome the next generation of Kia apprenticeships and dealer training programmes. The move to the new 40,000 sqft building is part of Kia’s plan to provide quality and pioneering technical training to [...] -
IMI welcomes Labour automotive strategy
- 12/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed plans by the Labour Party to restore the 2030 deadline on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles and introduce 80,000 more skills workers to the sector. Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds announced Labour’s strategy for the automotive sector at the [...] -
IMI launches major industry survey
- 11/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has launched a major research project to identify the key challenges facing the industry and where the IMI can better support the sector going forward. The initiative is called ‘IMI Future of Automotive Survey: Your Voice. Our Drive,’ and recognises ongoing issues including [...] -
Auto Windscreens wins apprenticeship accolade
- 09/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Auto Windscreens is celebrating after winning the Training Provider/Programme of the Year category at the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards. The awards recognise employers, team members and apprentices excelling across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Auto Windscreens’ entry focused on its [...] -
IMI calls for further skills support
- 09/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has called for further government investment in training to back up its ‘Plan for Drivers’. The Plan for Driver has been launched to ease pressure on motorists, but the IMI says its fundamental to ensure the skills are available in the incident repair aftermarket to keep cars [...]