Auto sector starts the motor running on £30m skills investment

Posted on 21 Jan 2015 by Jonny Williamson

The Government is joining forces with leading UK automotive manufacturers to boost skills across the sector, inspire the next generation of vehicle makers and create new routes into automotive careers.

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced £11.3m of government funding, alongside a £2.8m cash investment and £16.4m of in-kind contributions from industry. The project, developed through the Automotive Council’s Business Environment and Skills Group, brings together major automotive businesses to ensure future skills needs are met for UK vehicle manufacturers and supply chain companies; and…

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