Driving Auto Forwards
A new series of automotive insights from the IMI
Insights by IMI: Driving Auto Forwards
As the automotive industry evolves, identifying and addressing the key drivers shaping the future skills landscape is crucial. That’s why we are releasing a new series of insights.
These insights - which will be released over the coming months - will take a deep dive into the future requirements for the automotive sector and how action now can placate any challenges and ensure the sector remains a vital component of the UK’s economy.
The impact of Covid-19 on apprenticeships
Apprentices are the backbone of the automotive industry. In order to secure the future of the sector, there needs to be a healthy amount of talent entering the workplace. COVID-19 caused a lot of problems for a lot of industries, automotive is no exception. Recent IMI research suggests we may have lost a staggering 18,000 apprentices as a result.
Read the full report or discover the key insights below.
The 18,000 lost apprentices
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic lead to a significant decline in apprenticeship starts and left a staggering 18,000 apprenticeship positions lost in its wake, that on current trends, will take 16 years to recoup.
Advice from a technical apprentice
Ask as many questions as possible. You'll get out what you put in. All the people I've worked with and all the people I've met up at the training centre will tell you as much as you want to know.
Empowering apprentices
18,000 apprenticeships – which have always been so crucial to the sector’s success – were lost as a direct result of the pandemic. The IMI's Joanna Hollingdale talks resources that can help today's apprentices succeed.
The top ten drivers for skills change in UK automotive in the next two years
This report outlines the top ten key drivers for skills in the UK automotive sector and their implications for the workforce over the next two years.
Read the full report or discover the key insights below.
The top ten drivers for change
In this episode of the IMI's Talking Point Podcast, we're diving into the first “Insights by IMI” report. We unpick the top ten drivers of change and the short-term skills requirements. Listen now for an overview of the report.
Unlocking the potential of ADAS
In the fast-evolving landscape of automotive technology, ADAS is becoming increasingly integral to the driving experience. This emphasises the need for skilled technicians and the importance of driver awareness
Driving diversity
Diversity is not merely an ethical imperative; it's a strategic advantage. Just 18% of the automotive workforce are women, dipping to 13% in senior positions. There is a pressing need for greater gender diversity.
Are ex-offenders the answer?
In an industry with record unfilled vacancies, can we really afford to be turning down 25% of the UK’s eligible workforce? Guest author Jacob Hill, founder of Offploy discusses a potential solution to the skills gap.
Luke Garratt talks vacancies
Vacancies are everywhere. The whole industry is suffering and there is just not the experience there to fill them. It's no surprise that there’s a correlation between job vacancies and rising demand for training.
Diversifying the workforce
Andy Turbefield, Head of Quality at Halfords Autocentres joins us for our podcast to discuss how the company is helping diversify its workforce and why it's important for everyone to do their part.