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The Automotive Industry Newsletter - January 2011
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Welcome to Torque, the monthly newsletter from the IMI for Motor Industry employers.
As the professional association and Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail industry we would like to keep you up to date with news, views and information from our sector.
If you have any comments, or if you know anyone who may like to receive this newsletter, please email comms@motor.org.uk.
We will not pass your details on to any other organisation.
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National Apprenticeship Week
Get involved in the next Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from Monday 7 to Friday 11 February 2011.
Apprenticeship Week is the week when all eyes are on Apprenticeships and raising the profile of Apprenticeships amongst employers, learners, parents, stakeholders and the media.
Find our more on Apprenticeship Week
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IRTEC relaunch puts technician skill first
IRTEC, the accreditation scheme certifying the theoretical and practical skills of technicians working in the commercial vehicle, trailer and passenger carrying industries, has been relaunched by scheme partners the IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
During a ceremony held at the IRTE’s Westminster Head Office, IRTE president Chris Grime and IMI executive chair Sarah Sillars relaunched irtec in front of scores of leading industry representatives.
Sarah Sillars, IMI Executive Chair, said: “As the Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail industry, the relationship we have with the IRTE is an important one which paves the way for improved skills levels and recognition of a competency benchmark in the commercial vehicle sector.”
Read more on the IRTEC re-launch
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Business Link Yorkshire - Closure of Skills Brokerage Service
In April 2009 Business Link Yorkshire assumed responsibility for the Learning & Skills Council’s Skills Brokerage Service, the independent service for SME’s and Large Employers, by incorporating the Skills Brokerage Service allowed Business Link to offer a fully integrated service covering all aspects of the business.
Following recent cuts to services from 1st April 2011 Business Link will no longer be offering the dedicated specialist Skills Brokerage service.
It is important to reiterate that Business Link have a contract next year to run services through to November 2011, however the service from April will be much reduced.
For further information please contact the Customer Information Centre on Tel 08456 048 048 or info@businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk.
Alternatively contact Linda Herriott – Skills Relationship Manager on Tel 07789 883496 or email l.herriott@businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
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Last Chance to Claim Funding Towards Training Costs - Don't Miss Out!
Are you putting your female employees through training in the next couple of months? Would you like to have £400 reimbursed?
Now is your last chance to take advantage of funding through the Women & Work scheme, as claims need to be made by 28th February.
Read more on your chance to claim more funding
You can also contact Emma Lawson on 01992 511521 or emmal@motor.org.uk
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Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
The National Apprenticeship Service will provide an Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of young people ages 16,17 and 18 years old with a value of £2000, to encourage employers to take on an unemployed 16,17,18 year old as an apprentice.
The ESF Age Grant applies to companies employing less than 50 staff who have not had an apprentice before nor have received more than 200,000 Euros in the past three years from Government Aid.
Find out more on Apprenticeships
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Stand out from the crowd with IMI membership
Membership of the IMI shows colleagues and employers that you are a recognised motor industry professional and serious about your career and business.
Increase the respect and recognition you get for your work.
Membership gives you credibility. Through your commitment to your own continuing professional development (CPD) and via our network of IMI communities, you have the inside track on the latest skills and knowledge requirements, industry developments and resources to help you progress your career and fulfil your potential.
Find out more on IMI Membership
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Advertise in MIM
How can you reach 20,000 influential motor industry professionals each month, By advertising in MIM Magazine.
For more information contact Wendy Hennessy at the IMI on 01992 511521.
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Torque Newsletter Archive
To see previous editions of Torque newsletters, please click here
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Follow the IMI on Twitter
Click here to follow the IMIon Twitter and keep up to date with our news.
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