Carsome, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, has set up its first technical institution in Malaysia, offering Malaysian youths technical education and guaranteed career opportunities.
Known as Carsome Academy, the institution is a Sistem Latihan Dual Nasional (SLDN) training centre accredited by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources. It offers industry-oriented training programs which combine institutional and workplace training, students will undergo 30% of theoretical lessons at Carsome Academy, followed by 70% industrial training at any Carsome Inspection Centres in Malaysia. Carsome Academy also guarantees a job in Carsome after graduation.
Human capital development initiative
According to Carsome Co-founder and Carsome Academy Director, Teoh Jiun Ee, the academy is a human capital development initiative that aims to create positive social impact in the local communities where Carsome operates.
“We want to build a technical workforce that strives for the best standards in professionalism and ethics to move the Southeast Asian used car industry forward in a meaningful way and to serve our customers better. Carsome has built a trusted platform over the years which we are proud of. Now, we want to bring that pride to more people working in the industry through an accredited and industry-recognized training and assessment, equipped with the best digital tools available,” Mr. Teoh said.
Over 1,800 hours of training
The Carsome Academy aims to build a sustainable workforce in the automotive industry. This will be achieved through 1,840 hours of industrial training to develop students’ technical skill sets and strengthen their capabilities.
The academy currently offers the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Inspection (Roadworthiness) which is recognized by the Malaysian government and technical industries. Its inaugural intake (for only 25 persons), which starts in February 2021, is now open for registration to Malaysians aged below 30 years with a minimum pass in Sistem Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3). The 1-year course costs RM8,000 and is fully refundable upon a graduate’s successful placement and tenure with Carsome. Study loans are also available for students who wish to further their studies at the Academy.
