Automotive Reskilling & Upskilling Platform Pilot

Enginuity has partnered with the West Midlands Combined Authority, the Department for Business & Trade, the Northern Automotive Alliance, the Automotive Council UK, and the North East Automotive Alliance to pilot an Automotive Reskilling & Upskilling Platform, linking future skills needs to local course provision.

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Project details

Why are we doing this?

The Automotive Reskilling & Upskilling Platform addresses the growing need for digitalisation and electrification skills in the automotive industry. By aligning training courses with future skills needs identified by the Workforce Foresighting Hub, the platform ensures that the workforce is prepared for the evolving demands of the industry.

About the project

The platform serves as a resource for employers, training providers, and skills intermediaries to source and develop training aligned with organisational workforce development needs. It offers tailored training opportunities, linking skills demands with local course provision to support the automotive sector’s transition to new technologies.

Project lead

Mandeep Sandhu

Sector Engagement Lead

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Project status

The Automotive Reskilling & Upskilling Platform has made significant strides since its launch, with ongoing updates and expansion efforts to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.

Since its inception in 2023, the platform has undergone a development phase, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders, industry, and training providers. The platform was officially launched in March 2024 and is currently being used to source training courses in three key technology areas: electrification, batteries, and industrial digitisation technologies.

Looking ahead, the platform will continue to expand its offerings, aligning with emerging technology trends and industry needs. Future updates will further refine course matching and broaden the range of training options to support the automotive industry's ongoing transition to new technologies.

Project outputs

100 user registrations

Surpassed 100 user registrations on the platform.

Three technology areas

Covered three key technology areas: electrification, batteries, and industrial digitisation technologies.

New courses & providers

New courses and training providers are being added regularly to the platform.

Extended pilot

Pilot has been extended until 5 February 2025.

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