Mahindra & Mahindra today inked a pact with Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) to offer skill development training program in the auto sector.
The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ASDC, under which the partners will deploy their core competencies to offer skill development training program, to generate employment in the automotive sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd said in a statement.
"This partnership will facilitate employable skill training to the youth and prepare them for the various functions of the automotive sector, from sales, service to manufacturing," it added.
While ASDC will impart skill trainings by partnering with Mahindra and leveraging the latter's existing training facilities, Mahindra will provide training aids, including course curriculum based on ASDC Standards and further assist trainees to find suitable placements.
"We wish to address the resource crunch in the Indian automotive industry by helping to develop a pool of skilled manpower via relevant partnerships. Keeping this approach in mind, our tie-up with ASDC is a significant step in the same direction," Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Vice President - Customer Care, Automotive Sector, Sanjoy Gupta said.
