Mercedes-Benz Launches 4th Cohort of German-Style Work-Study Program 'Ausbildung'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Mercedes-Benz Korea announced on the 8th that it has launched the 4th cohort of the German-style work-study program ‘Ausbildung’ and held an online launch ceremony in a non-face-to-face format.

Considering the COVID-19 situation, the launch ceremony was held online with about 70 participants, including 18 new trainees, 16 trainers, Ji-seop Kim, Acting CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea, Susanne Boehrle, Deputy Head of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and others. The event included welcoming and congratulatory speeches, an orientation introducing the program schedule and training courses.

The 4th cohort of Mercedes-Benz Korea Ausbildung, which started in September, selected 18 students from among high school graduates who applied over approximately four months since May through document screening, written tests, and interviews. They will complete a specialized curriculum consisting of on-site and theoretical training courses over the next three years.

Notably, this 4th cohort includes the first female trainee ever selected in the Mercedes-Benz Korea Ausbildung program, demonstrating the growth potential of female workforce in the automotive maintenance industry.

The trainees sign formal employment contracts with official Mercedes-Benz dealers and work at 16 service centers, receiving stable salaries. At the same time, they receive corporate on-site practical training and university theoretical education based on a curriculum developed in cooperation with professional trainers certified in Germany and university faculty.

Additionally, upon completion of the program, trainees will obtain a professional associate degree from a domestic partner university, an educational certification granted by Mercedes-Benz Korea, and an Ausbildung completion certificate from the German Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Ji-seop Kim, Acting CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea, said, “We are pleased to support young talents aspiring to become automotive experts through the 4th Ausbildung program despite the challenging employment environment caused by COVID-19. Especially this year, we are proud to have selected the first female trainee since the introduction of Ausbildung at Mercedes-Benz Korea, and we will spare no effort in cooperation and support to help trainees grow into top experts.”

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