The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is committed to being the primary source for labour market intelligence (LMI) and research on skills across all the industries of the automotive retail sector. The research team aims to provide a detailed picture of the current state of the sector by providing information on the current and future skills needs of the workforce. For information on the demographics and size and shape of the sector visit the Sector LMI area.

Other key research findings can be found in The Sector Skills Agreements (SSA). The SSAs look at specific sub sectors, regions and nations and take account of the unique issues each face in addressing the skills agenda.

Latest Research Published - follow the links below.

Automotive Retail Employer Skills Survey

Sector Skills Assessments - Skills priorities for the UK , England, Scotland,  Wales and Northern Ireland

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