Hyundai sets up professional development centre at Namakkal

As of now, Hyundai has tie-ups with 38 ITIs pan-India with minimum 1 ITI tie-up in each state. Almost 95 pc of trained graduates from the Skill Development Program (2012-2015) were recruited by Hyundai dealerships in 2016. The programme has already benefited over 1000 students who studied the course in ITIs across the country.

The latest on this skilling initiative is that the country’s largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer inaugurated ‘Hyundai Professional Development Centre’ at Excel Polytechnic College, Namakkal. 

All the CSR activities are being conducted towards HMIL’s long term commitment of fulfilling its social objectives and support to community enhancement on education standards, in-line with latest technologies through tie-ups with Polytechnic Institutes with specially designed curriculum, training material, car, engine, gear box & other learning aids.

YK Koo, MD & CEO - Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “We are happy about this association with Excel Polytechnic College as Hyundai is a responsible corporate citizen and advocates creating constant resource pool of skilled ‘Service Advisors’ for Automobile Service Industry. 

‘Hyundai Professional Development Centre’ will expose Automobile trade students to modern automobile technologies thereby increasing the opportunities of employability and career prospects.”

The new syllabus and practical training at dealership will add yet another dimension to the existing syllabus supported by HMIL. The programme will benefit polytechnic colleges in creating skillful professionals for the Indian automotive service industry.