New Delhi: Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (AP SSDC) during an event in New Delhi.
The primary objective of this MOU is that ASDC will implement Skill Training Programs for students and Training of Trainers (TOT) in the automotive sector across Andhra Pradesh. This partnership aims to establish a Centre of Excellence dedicated to the automobile industry, develop customised skill development programs for young individuals, initiate joint certification efforts, provide industrial training opportunities, and offer capacity-building programs for trainers. The overarching aim is to bridge the skills gap in the automotive industry.
Vinod Kumar V, MD & CEO, APSSDC, highlighted the paramount importance of a skilled workforce in the automotive sector amid rapid technological advancements. With the industry embracing innovations like electric and autonomous vehicles, the demand for highly trained professional soars. APSSDC and ASDC’s strategic collaboration addresses this demand, nurturing a workforce poised to thrive in the ever-evolving automotive landscape.
By pooling their expertise and resources, APSSDC and ASDC usher in an era of excellence and innovation, aligning seamlessly with automotive advancements. This alliance empowers the workforce to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the automotive sector’s exciting future, he said.
Arindam Lahiri, CEO, ASDC, highlighted the industry’s transformative phase with innovations like electric vehicles and automation, stressing the importance of a skilled workforce that can adapt to these changes. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive solutions, offering young individuals industry-recognized certifications and real-world exposure through industrial training. He underlined the strategic focus on capacity-building programs for trainers, ensuring long-term workforce quality and growth. It represents a crucial milestone in securing the sector’s competitiveness and adaptability in our rapidly changing world, Lahiri added.
