Clicking VIEW OPPORTUNITIES will take you through to the IMI work experience portal where you will find general guidance on work experience, details of what's expected of you and the employers offering work experience as well as all the latest opportunities.
VIEW OPPORTUNITIESClicking VIEW OPPORTUNITIES will take you through to the IMI work experience portal where you will find work placements that have been provided by the companies directly. The IMI, School of Thought and Autotech provide the platform to enable young people to find a work placement alongside the support of the school.
We advise all organisers, parents, carers or guardians to undertake a site visit prior to the work placement.
VIEW OPPORTUNITIESDealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks.
School of Thought automotive emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the automotive industry, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. We're driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support.
We exist to shape and help change what young people think about careers in our industry.
For me helping at NEC was a delightful experience, helping individuals navigate through the venue. It was also nice being able to walk around the event and talk to some amazing people.
I was very impressed with NEC and enjoyed meeting and greeting visitors, where I was making sure every visitor's ticket was scanned. I was involved in many different showcases and won some prizes.
I enjoyed being at NEC and talking to different staff from different manufacturers. I got lots of new knowledge about cars.
I enjoyed my new experience at NEC and volunteering for a different manufacturer, which increased my knowledge of automotive overall.
AWE25 promotes work experience designed specifically for the automotive industry throughout the year.
We are asking every employer in automotive to offer one week's placement for at least one young person during this time.
We know that not every young person will be able to attend this week, or employers may not be able to provide a placement at that time, so it's important that we keep work experience visible throughout the year.
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