IMI unveils EDI webinar series
The Institute of the Motor Industry is turning its attention to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with a series of free webinars in the coming months. Delivered by independent experts, the sessions […]
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IMI issues industry ‘wish-list’ for new government
The Institute of the Motor Industry has published a new ‘wish-list’ for the next government to protect the automotive industry and ensure it continues to deliver valuable benefits for the […]
Automotive still tops job vacancies table despite slight drop
There has been a slight drop in the number of vacancies across the wider automotive industry – from 23,000 to 22,000 – but motor trades are holding firm against all […]
RWC and Talent Connect announce new recruitment partnership
RWC Training and Talent Connect have announced a new partnership to deliver a full end-to-end recruitment solution to businesses in the automotive aftermarket. The partnership will provide talent recruitment services […]
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 […]
Gender gap widens despite diversity steps
Diversity within automotive is much improved, but there is still further to go. That is the verdict of the most recent report published by the IMI’s Diversity Task Force, Driving […]
Industry alliance unveils Automotive Work Experience Week
School of Thought has announced a collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and Autotech Academy to launch Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24), which will take place from […]
IMI urges bodyshop apprentices to register for Skills Competition
With registrations for the 2024 WorldSkills UK/IMI Skills competitions closing next Thursday (28 March), the Institute of the Motoring Industry is urging bodyshops to sign up their apprentices as soon […]
Fix Auto’s inspirational Alena Woolacott collects 30% Club award
Alena Woolacott was honoured by the Automotive 30% Club on Wednesday when, during The Institute of the Motor Industry Awards Dinner, she received her Inspiring Automotive Women Award. The Fix […]
Automotive industry skills gap wider than other industries
A new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that vacancy rates in the sector are now 4.3 per 100 hundred employees, which is 43% above […]
Silverlake completes IMI-accredited EV-dismantling training
Silverlake Automotive Recycling has completed an Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) accredited EV dismantling course from ELEVATE – an NA International initiative. The course recognises those who pass as accredited […]
Scottish apprenticeship starts continue downward trend
As Scottish Apprenticeship Week draws to close today (8 March 2024), new data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a continuing drop in new apprenticeship starts […]
