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The Automotive Industry Newsletter - December 2010
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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.
We would like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Just about managing?
If you’re running a business, you need highly professional and motivated managers in place who can drive business performance. You need to identify skills gaps, understand where training or intervention is needed and encourage rising stars. All with a minimum of downtime.
Register your interest in Automotive Management Accreditation (AMA) today and you’ll see how an industry designed and approved accreditation can make management more rewarding for everyone.
Visit www.automotivemanagement.org.uk for more information.
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Training budget squeezed? Claim hundreds towards your training costs through Women & Work
What’s in it for your business?
- Improved performance for greater profitability
- Better customer service
- Increased staff loyalty, job motivation and improved skill levels
According to research conducted by BME Research, 95% of employers who sent staff on training through funding provided by Women & Work stated that their staff developed new skills to enable them to do their jobs better.
Spend just £100.00 in direct cash costs per participant to get £400.00 back female employer, as long as the rest of the minimum spend of £1000.00 can be met through in-kind contributions i.e. employee downtime and staff cover.
Making your claim couldn’t be easier, with minimal paperwork involved. Contact Emma Lawson on either emmal@motor.org,uk or 01992 511521 and visit www.autocity.org.uk/WIMI
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SkillAuto: Are your employees up for a challenge?
Do you have an outstanding employee with less than three years’ experience in learning or employment in light vehicle, panel or paint? Then please encourage them to enter the SkillAuto competition. Don’t forget that the best from this year’s SkillAuto may also have the chance to compete at the prestigious WorldSkills event to be held in Leipzig, Germany in 2013.
There is still time to enter as the online competition closes on 31 December. Visit www.autocity.org.uk/skillauto to take the test.
Participation in SkillAuto allows for the fantastic opportunity to generate positive news stories about your business. It also shows that you’re passionate about raising skills levels in the industry.
For more information about SkillAuto, contact Kelly Shipp at the IMI at kellysh@motor.org.uk or on 01992 511521 who’d be happy to assist.
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Headlight Competition Now Open!
Headlight is a national schools competition aimed at improving the image of the retail motor industry through supporting the learning of 14-16 year olds. Students will be introduced to the wide variety of job roles across the sector, initially focusing on non-technical roles.
Following a block of learning, students can enter their work into a national competition. These entries will be judged by industry experts and the winning team will receive a tour of the Jaguar manufacturing plant, a tour of the Land Rover heritage museum and a 4x4 off-roading day. In addition, participating schools will benefit from being linked to employers in their local area.
We are now accepting entries for the 2010/2011 Headlight competition, closing date is the 30th March 2011.
Click here for more information or to register or contact Emily Hakansson on 01992 511521 or email headlight@motor.org.uk
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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.
For more details and to apply visit: www.motor.org.uk/signup
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