Kia Motors-Korea University of Technology and Education Launch Specialized Training Program in Maintenance and Mold Technology

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Kia Motors and Korea University of Technology and Education are launching the nation's first specialized training program in automotive maintenance and mold technology, sponsored by a corporation and operated by a university.

On the 16th, Kia Motors and Korea University of Technology and Education announced the opening of the "Maintenance and Mold Technology Academy" and stated that they will recruit students through the academy's recruitment website from today until the 29th. Anyone interested in acquiring specialized skills and enhancing their capabilities in the maintenance and mold fields required in the automotive industry can apply to the "Maintenance and Mold Technology Academy."

Applicants can choose between the equipment maintenance course and the mold course when applying. Among the applicants, those who pass document screening and interviews will be selected to receive the entire training program free of charge for about five months (21 weeks), which includes online education as well as on-site theory and practical training. The recruitment, document screening, and interview processes will be conducted online, and subsequent selection and training schedules will be carried out in compliance with quarantine rules, considering the COVID-19 situation.

The training program will offer online lectures on weekdays and on-site theory and practical training on weekends to ensure that trainees' work or job-seeking activities are not disrupted. Scholarships for outstanding graduates will be awarded, and preferential benefits will be provided if Kia Motors hires specialized maintenance and mold talents.

A Kia Motors representative said, "We have collaborated with Korea University of Technology and Education to establish this academy to nurture specialized technical talents who will play a crucial role in realizing the future mobility vision of the automotive industry." He added, "We hope many will apply to improve their capabilities as maintenance and mold experts and seize new challenges."

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