LKQ Academy targets 2025 growth to help address industry skills gap
December 13, 2024
The UK’s largest independent MOT training provider has reported a record year of growth as
software solutions and consultancy are officially added to its full-service offer.
Halfords and the Palmer Foundation – a charity established by former Aston Martin and Nissan boss Andy Palmer – have announced a partnership to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to train as automotive technicians.
A 4.5% increase in the number of techs qualified to work on EVs seen in 2021 does not keep pace with rising vehicle sales and the sector will not bridge the gap before 2030 unless training is massively ramped up via £15m boost in funding, the IMI has warned.
