Education
Motorsport Education
This Education section is focussed on training and education providers of motorsport-based curricula at Higher and Further Education levels, in the key motorsport markets of the world.
It also provides career guidance and links to the best recruitment companies with dedicated motorsport focus. Interactive facilities connect with the Motorsport Educators Forum and the International Motorsport Education Forum, which permit on-line dialogue and knowledge exchange between members of these specialist groups.
The MIA helped to create the world’s first degree course in Motorsport Engineering & Design in 1998, delivered by Swansea Institute UK. Within the ifollowing years , recognizing the power of motorsport to “attract”, curricula was offered by an increasing number of institutions, both at Higher level (Engineers) and Further Education level (Technicians). Such was the rate of growth, co-ordination and the quality of the provision is variable.
Continuous dialogue and co-operation between the MIA,its industry members and the Educator is essential so that suitably qualified individuals with the appropriate skills, are trained and ready for employment. Technology is fast moving and the pace challenging for the education process, but with industry engagement these can be met.
The MIA has now completed two industry based Workforce Development studies and published plans, 2003 and 2007, proposing the way ahead. The Industry is a willing partner in this development seeking to be engaged ever more closely to accelerate progress.
The success of the MIA’s Motorsport Educators Forum (MEF) and the International Motorsport Education Forum (IMEF), engaging with the Industry through the Motorsport Employers Group, is paramount for course to remain current and of the right quality. Each is well supported by universities and colleges.
The MIA retains links with its original concept, The Learning Grid, and assists participating initiatives where and when possible. It is committed to help guide and assist motivated people to find their way into our exciting Industry.
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