Maruti Suzuki expands its skill development initiative, partners with Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University to train youths in automobile retail

Acquiring practical knowledge and skills are one of the best ways to get jobs in this competitive time.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced its partnership with Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University (DSEU). Aligned to the Government of India’s Skill India Mission, the initiative will train youths in automobile retail, making them employable, stated a press release issued by Chase India.

As part of the partnership, Maruti Suzuki and DSEU will offer a BBA (Automotive Retail Management) course spanning over a 3-year period.

The industry integrated programme is a blend of academic learning and skill development with the help of which students will acquire theoretical knowledge through classroom learning in the first year followed by two years of on-the-job training at Maruti Suzuki dealerships in Delhi NCR.

During the on-the-job training, students will receive a stipend and an incentive based on their performance as per dealership policy

In addition to the practical learning, the course entails enhanced focus on work ethics, soft skills, Indian and Japanese work cultures, etc. Industry experts will also impart sessions on the automobile industry and its best practices.

The curriculum is designed and developed jointly by Maruti Suzuki and DSEU as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Offering 100 per cent placement support, the students on successful completion of the course, and based on their performance during on-the-job training, will stand a chance to get placement at Maruti Suzuki dealerships.

The first batch of the programme will be initiated this month, added the release.