KUALA LUMPUR: Carsome Academy recently marked its fifth anniversary with over RM2mil in combined financial support, scholarships and development funding, alongside new partnerships and programmes aimed at preparing Malaysians for careers across the automotive industry.
The milestone brings together support from the Selangor state government, Maybank Islamic Bhd and industry partner Jetour Automobile Malaysia.
The RM1.65mil Accelerate with TVET Programme, anchored by Maybank Islamic Berhad, alongside matching contributions from Bank Negara Malaysia, Carsome Academy and Etiqa General Takaful, will provide greater access to industry-relevant technical and vocational education and training.
“TVET is a powerful pathway to equip Malaysians with the practical skills and opportunities they need for the future. To us, Maybank’s Humanising Financial Services means creating opportunities that make a meaningful difference to people and communities,” said Maybank Islamic Bhd CEO Mohamad Yasin Abdullah.
We are proud to partner with Carsome Academy to expand access to industry-relevant training and strengthen pathways from education to employment. By investing in skills and talent development, we can help build a more inclusive, capable and future-ready workforce," he added.
This is further supported by more than RM350,000 in scholarships from the Selangor state government through IKTISASS and Yayasan MBI, benefiting Asnaf and B40 students from Selangor.
Carsome Group is also contributing an additional RM150,000 towards scholarships, with other funding and development commitments bringing the Academy’s total support to more than RM2 million.
Complementing the TVET initiative, Carsome Academy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jetour Automobile Malaysia to create work placement and practical job opportunities for its students and graduates across various areas of the industry, including vehicle inspection, sales, and aftersales.
Through the partnership, Carsome Academy and Jetour will work together to structure and develop trainee programmes that give learners hands-on industry experience and opportunities to build their technical skills in real-world automotive settings.
“Industry exposure is essential in preparing the next generation of automotive talent. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, stronger collaboration between industry and TVET institutions play our part in bridging the gap between education and industry, while providing students with meaningful opportunities to gain real-world experience and insights into the automotive industry,” said Jetour Malaysia vice president Nicholas Ng.
Since 2021, 593 students have registered with Carsome Academy, with 90% securing employment within three months. The Academy has also trained more than 8,000 employees, developed more than 500 leaders and supported 280 scholarship recipients.
The Academy is growing its role across the automotive ecosystem through five key pillars spanning vehicle inspection, TVET, corporate training, talent and job matching, and industry partnerships.
This includes two new automotive sales TVET programmes, Certified Sales Professional and Certified Sales Excellence, the first known industry-led TVET programmes of their kind in Malaysia, combining practical automotive sales expertise with nationally recognised SKM certification.
