Kia India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) to bridge the gap between industry and academia, as per the news reports.
This collaboration aims to create a sustainable skilling ecosystem, enhance placement opportunities, and prepare the workforce for emerging areas in the automotive sector.
With electric vehicle adoption and improved customer experience at the core of India’s mobility transformation, the partnership is designed to boost workforce readiness in these areas. Kia India highlighted that these skills are vital for the nation’s evolving transport ecosystem.
"This collaboration with ASDC represents a pivotal step in Kia India's commitment to shaping a future-ready ecosystem, one that is anchored in skilled human capital and elevated customer experience," stated Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India.
Under the MoU, structured training and certification programmes will be rolled out to develop a robust talent pool. Joonsu Cho emphasised that such efforts will not only empower India’s youth with meaningful employment opportunities but will also strengthen the company’s dealer network. By combining Kia’s industry expertise with ASDC’s training framework, the partnership seeks to deliver a steady pipeline of skilled professionals for the automotive value chain.
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Kia India’s tie-up with ASDC is a forward-looking step towards building a skilled, EV-ready workforce, underpinned by quality training and enhanced placement support. By aligning talent development with mobility trends, the initiative reinforces both the company’s growth ambitions and India’s automotive future
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Published on: Aug 12, 2025, 2:14 PM IST
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