IMI analysis reveals strong talent pipeline for HGV technicians
HGV technician apprenticeship starts rise 47% since 2020/21 with heavy reliance on older trainees and ASA levy funding With increasing government focus on public transport…
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Automotive apprenticeships 20-25% below pre-pandemic levels for new academic year
IMI Automotive Education Report highlights continued challenge to attract new talent into the sector, although employer investment in training is improving The latest Automotive Education…
IMI welcomes £1 billion EV funding boost for vans and trucks
But calls for a stronger focus on investment in skills and training to match the pace of EV uptake The Institute of the Motor Industry…
IMI welcomes latest youth employment drive
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the government’s announcement of a major employment drive aimed at unlocking 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships…
The best of automotive celebrated at the IMI Annual Dinner and Awards
Inspirational individuals and organisations recognised for excellence, inclusion and commitment to the future of automotive The automotive industry gathered last night to celebrate inspirational individuals…
National Careers Week: Dynamic automotive landscape provides wealth of career opportunities as demand for green roles grows
Latest data from the IMI illustrates changing picture of automotive career paths, challenging outdated perceptions of the sector Ahead of National Careers Week (2-7 March),…
The IMI celebrates automotive excellence as it announces shortlist for Annual Awards
Winners to be revealed at the IMI Annual Dinner – 11th March 2026 The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has today announced the shortlist for…
IMI: The sums don’t add up on apprenticeships for SMEs
New analysis from the voice of the automotive sector shows training savings for SMEs are wiped out by the rise in the minimum wage and…
IMI – The best of the best celebrated at the 2025 WorldSkills UK National Finals
Outstanding vocational skills were put to the test with winners crowned from across the UK The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the automotive professional…
Government Urgently Needs to Shift its Myopic Vision and Fiscal Support of Automotive Beyond Manufacturing and R&D
IMI pre-budget submission calls for urgent investment in UK’s automotive workforce outside the factory gates to keep vehicles on the road safe and support net…