The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Did you see us in Auto Body Professional magazine this week? ABP Club previewed November's IMI Skills Competition final and discovered how two female entrants are looking forward to competing and their landmark participation.   View the article below, or access it here: https://lnkd.in/eqEgUgPP.   #IMISkillsCompetitions #ProudToBeIMI #MoreToMotor AUTO BODY PROFESSIONALS CLUB LIMITED

We are excited to announce that nominations for the IMI's Annual Dinner and Awards 2025 are now open! Spanning the 6 categories below, we want to celebrate and spotlight all the hard work being done in our sector. You can submit multiple nominations for each category, so be sure to nominate IMI Members and Centres for going above and beyond in the following areas… 🏆 Apprentice of the Year Award 🏆 Learner of the Year Award 🏆 Partner of the Year Award 🏆 International Partner of the Year Award 🏆 Contribution to the Work of the IMI Award 🏆 There's More to Motor: Championing Diversity in Automotive Award Find out more and submit your nominations here: https://lnkd.in/e45Arf35. The IMI's Annual Dinner and Awards is sponsored by Euro Car Parts Ltd. #IMIAnnualDinnerAwards #ProudToBeIMI #MoreToMotor

September's Policy Watch is now available! This month, Hayley Pells takes a look at the following: 🔸 Growth and Skills Levy Announced at Labour Party Conference 🔸 Skills England Updates 🔸 Devolved nation updates and industry news Policy Watch is an exclusive benefit for IMI members. View an abridged version of Policy Watch below. Members can access the full Policy Watch on the IMI's Community Forum: https://lnkd.in/eqMH9Wpc. #ProudToBeIMI #IMIPolicyWatch #UKAutomotive #AutomotiveIndustry

Last week, ITV News covered an important discussion on the gender gap in the automotive sector and how it can influence women's experiences when visiting garages and dealerships.   Azlina Bulmer, our Managing Director, spoke about how the IMI is at the forefront of creating an inclusive environment for women to join the automotive workforce and how this will provide more confidence to women consumers when they use the services of the sector.    Alongside our membership community, we are proud to be committed to driving positive change across the sector, whether that be via our professionally registered members who agreed to adhere to clearly defined professional conduct, competence and development or via our There’s More to Motor campaign.   The campaign is designed to help more women and children in schools see the fantastic career opportunities in automotive by showcasing women already working in the sector to debunk stereotypes that surround many automotive professions.   If you wish to share your automotive story to help attract new talent to the sector, please visit our website here - https://lnkd.in/e52UEYng. #MoreToMotor #ProudToBeIMI

Tonight's the night! The IMI are attending the Memcom Excellence Awards.   We have been shortlisted for the Best Email Newsletter for MotorPro Weekly and Best Celebration Event for our Annual Dinner and Awards.    These nominations highlight IMI’s commitment to excellence in communication and event organisation, underscoring our dedication to engaging and inspiring our membership community and the wider sector. Watch this space to see if we win! Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eKSqGqw7. #Memcom2024 #MemcomAwards #ProudToBeIMI

Hear from Jansje Martin about her journey into automotive... I became a mother to my now 16-year-old daughter, returned to work after working in London as a Legal PA which did not provide a good work life balance with a new baby. I applied for my first role in the automotive industry which was local to home and worked as a Sales Administrator within a Prestige Dealership. 16 years on and I am still within the industry and have gained experience in various areas of the industry and enjoy my role as Fleet Technical Coordinator for Toyota (GB) plc. Find out more about working in automotive: https://moretomotor.org.uk. #MoreToMotor #RealVoices

At the IMI, we're dedicated to providing you with the tools and resources to fuel your professional growth! To keep improving, we conduct a bi-yearly membership satisfaction survey and we need YOUR input. By taking part, you help us refine our offerings and better support your development. It only takes a few minutes and closes on September 29th. Plus, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher! 👉 Click here to have your say and shape the future of the IMI: https://okt.to/Pzp0un. #ProudToBeIMI

It's National Inclusion Week!   The vision of an inclusive culture is a focus on equality that celebrates and supports difference. Allowing individuals and communities to thrive by transforming attitudes, ideas and behaviours, and creating spaces in which people are safe and feel they belong.   The IMI has created an Inclusive Workplaces toolkit, filled with helpful information, small adjustments that can make a big difference, and best practice case studies from automotive businesses.   Preview the toolkit below, or access it here: https://lnkd.in/eMCJKQY7.   #NationalInclusionWeek #ProudToBeIMI

In the latest episode of the IMI's Talking Point podcast, Prodrive's CEO, Iain Roche, and Carsten Astheimer, Founder and Creative Director at Astheimer Design discuss the future of urban delivery, quadricycles and the joint venture: the EVOLV demonstrator project. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/efcp-UUC. #MotorProWeekly #ProudToBeIMI

Take a look at the latest discounts available exclusively for IMI members: 🧘 Access to the Wisdom app – designed to improve your health – via Health Assured, a trusted wellbeing service 🚚 40% off 600 products at Hotpoint from great brands, such as Whirlpool, Hotpoint and Indesit – plus FREE delivery 💻 Up to 20% off all laptops, desktops, and accessories with Dell Technologies 📃 Save up to 40% on the cost of your will, as well as 7.5% on additional services and a further £25 off trusts or LPA documents Log in to IMI Connect now to access your discounts: https://lnkd.in/eBphWwq9. Not yet a member? Sign up today to access all of the fantastic benefits of being an IMI member: https://lnkd.in/eBqz85yx. #ProudToBeIMI #IMICommunity