The IMI Jobs Portal has officially launched work experience placements for school-aged pupils in 2025, in a bid to address the workforce skills gap. Part of the Automotive Work Experience (AWE) Programme, the portal now enables pupils under the age of 16, educators, and businesses to connect, providing young people with industry experience. Launched by ...

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Autotech Group has been named the IMI Partner of The Year, for its commitment to driving skills development across the automotive industry while supporting the work of the IMI. Winning the IMI Partner of The Year Award is said to highlight Autotech Group’s shared commitment with the IMI to fostering skills development and industry progression. ...

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Stoneacre Motor Group has taken advantage of the internship initiative, Toyota Talent Powered by Autotech Academy, in a bid to grow its talent pool and secure the future of its workforce. In 2023, Toyota GB Plc joined forces with Autotech Group’s Academy brand to launch the initiative which would address the shortage of skilled vehicle ...

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Autotech Academy has said the need to create job opportunities for fresh talent in the industry is ‘urgent’, as over 1,000 newly qualified young mechanics look for work. According to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the automotive sector could see a shortage of 51,000 vehicle technicians by 2030. The core of this issue ...

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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), School of Thought Automotive and Autotech Academy joined forces to launch the first Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24) which took place between 15th – 19th April 2024. Designed to get to the heart of the current 22,000+ skills gap in automotive, the inaugural Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24) ...

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