Growing Debt Blamed for Putting Half of Teenagers off University Motor industry body, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), has found that today's teenagers rate work experience as more important than a degree when finding a job. The majority of them also said they would choose to avoid taking on a student loan and the increasing debts incurred as part of being at University.
Final Amendment For Automated and Electric Vehicle Bill Submitted By Motor Industry Body Motor industry body, Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), has submitted its closing evidence for Parliament’s consideration regarding a Licence to Practise for vehicle technicians working on the high-voltage systems of electric and hybrid vehicles.
£400 million for electric charging infrastructure – how much for electric technician training? Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI, urges government to focus on those who will work on electric cars as well as the charging infrastructure in Autumn Budget.
Automotive Apprentices Win Gold at The Skills Show The UK’s most talented automotive professionals were crowned the nation’s number 1 at the climax of The Skills Show at the NEC, Birmingham.
Minister of State for Transport Requests Meeting With Motor Industry Body The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has confirmed a meeting with John Hayes, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, to discuss the implementation of a Licence to Practise for technicians working on the high-voltage systems of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Apprenticeship success depends on government revamp Motor industry body, Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), is calling for government to take action to address the existing shortfall in apprentices by accelerating their proposed investment in careers advice in schools.
Capturing the Industry: A Shiny New Set of Reels Has Landed A new programme each week, plus discussions, vlogs and user generated content. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a new video channel – IMI Channel 1.
Empowering Gender Equality in Automotive Motor industry body, Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), has found the automotive sector is currently running on a 10:2 ratio of males to females in the workplace, highlighting the gender differences across all roles.
NBRA and IMI partner to offer EV training to the body repair industry The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) have partnered together to provide access to electric vehicle eLearning for staff working in NBRA member bodyshops.
Apprenticeships aren't a second class career route Motor industry body urges schools and businesses to tackle ignorance surrounding apprenticeships as only one in five 11-15 year olds would choose this route after leaving school.
Motor Industry recognised in Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) remains in The Sunday Times Top 100 Not for Profit Organisations for a third year.
First female CEO of Citroën brand receives accolade at automotive industry event Linda Jackson, global CEO of the Citroën brand at Groupe PSA receives Sue Brownson Award for Outstanding Leadership in Automotive at Institute of Motor Industry Annual Dinner.