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Young people, teachers and careers advisors will get a rare taste of what it’s like to work in one of the UK’s largest and most diverse sectors this month, as automotive retailers across the country open their doors to showcase the job opportunities available.

IMI launches unique accreditation for radio installers and technicians In readiness for the Government’s digital radio switchover, a new benchmark standard for automotive technicians is being launched today by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the professional association for individuals working in the retail automotive sector

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the opening of registrations for this year’s Headlight competition, sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover.

The BMW Group Academy UK near Reading hosted a visit by students and teachers as part of the Discover Automotive Retail initiative.

The UK’s best young automotive talent in the fields of Autobody, Autopaint and Autotech competed for gold at the final of the SkillAuto competition which took place at the Skills Show held at the NEC Birmingham from 15th – 17th November.

The IMI welcomes and supports the Richard Review of Apprenticeships published on 27 November 2012.

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and Bodyshop Consulting have announced a partnership to provide an affordable one day training course aimed specifically at helping Bodyshops succeed in difficult economic times.

In the Governments Autumn Statement this week, it was announced that the UKCES Employer Ownership of Skills funding increase to £340 million.  In an open letter to sector employers, the IMI offer their assistance to help businesses bid for a share of this funding.

From April 2013, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is set to launch its public-facing register for automotive professionals, which will act as a voluntary licence to practise for the retail automotive industry. 

IMI spearheads joint initiative to tackle poor industry recruitment With staff attrition as high as 30% per year costing automotive retailers thousands off the bottom line, the IMI is supporting a new online assessment tool to help businesses secure the right people for the right roles, cut costs and save time.

The Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Headlight Competition has launched for its fourth year and will once again be sponsored by the Jaguar Land Rover Academy, who are donating a first prize for the winning team in each age category. The winning teams and their teachers will receive a tour of the Land Rover Heritage Museum and a 4x4 off-road experience.

In the run up to the launch of its Professional Register in April, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on automotive businesses to invest in training or risk failure as the UK faces a triple-dip recession.