skills

IMI taps into Chinese skills base

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 […]

Ennis & Co expands associate team

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 […]

New report reveals the cost of skills gap

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 […]

IMI announces NOS industry consultation

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 […]

Kia to unveil new training academy

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 […]

IMI welcomes Labour automotive strategy

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 […]

IMI launches major industry survey

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 […]

Auto Windscreens wins apprenticeship accolade

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 […]

IMI calls for further skills support

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 […]

Ingenia Recruitment marks 30th anniversary

North East recruitment agency Ingenia Recruitment is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The company was established in 1983 by founder Stephen Shaw to provide an exclusive recruitment service to the automotive […]

Auto Windscreens names Best Technician

Auto Windscreens has named Jim Allen from the company’s Oxford Trade Centre as ‘Best Technician’ in the UK for the second year running. He won the award after competing against […]