Motor industry chief calls for 70% pay increase for apprentices The leader of the motor industry professional body, IMI, is calling on employers to consider increasing the starting salary for apprentices by more than 70% to compete with academic career paths.
Industry gathers to celebrate outstanding contributors Senior representatives from the motor industry have gathered in London to celebrate outstanding contributions to the sector at the IMI’s Annual Dinner event.
IMI and Top Gear presenter welcome chancellor's 20% pay increase for apprentices but urges employers to go further IMI CEO Steve Nash has been backed my Top Gear presenter, Richard Hammond, to increase the starting rate for apprentices under 20 years old.
IMI meets with Lincolnshire MP on licensing The IMI has met with MP and Transport Select Committee member Karl McCartney to discuss technician licensing. McCartney will approach Prime Minister on the topic.
IMI eLearning set to revolutionise accident repair education The IMI will launch a suite of eLearning resources to support body repair and paint apprenticeships at four road show events in April.
Fleet management company ARI returns as IMI membership sponsor The IMI has announced that fleet management company ARI has returned to sponsor the IMI membership card.
Free diagnostic CPD now available from the IMI IMI announces launch of free vehicle diagnostics eLearning resources
IMI OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN Nominations for the 2015 IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards are now open. The Outstanding Achievers Awards celebrate the achievements of IMI learners, accredited individuals and automotive professionals within the UK retail motor industry.
IMI outstanding achievers awards nominations open Nominations for the 2015 IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards are now open.
Extra support for IMI members IMI to provide HR, Health and Safety, and careers advice services to members
Election Analysis: Is anyone really addressing the uk’s employment and skills challenges? Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) comments on the manifestos of the main political parties
Vehicle technician licensing hangs on knife edge election result Major party leaders have presented opposing stances on licensing automotive technicians to the IMI, suggesting the future of the issue may rest on the results of the most closely fought election battle in a generation.
