IMI concerned over skills gap

1 June 2011  

Industry body IMI has expressed concern over the vacancies caused by the skills shortage in the motor trade compared with the wider economy.

The institution has pointed out that a report recently prepared showed that the greatest skills gaps in the sector occurred in skilled trades (37% of all skill gaps for the sector) compared with just 8% across the rest of England, which the report was specific to.

IMI chair Sarah Sillars said: “The rate of technological change in the automotive industry is currently being driven by competition, consumer demands, and regulation. This is creating a constant requirement for businesses to anticipate  change and invest in training to help staff keep pace with developments.”