ASDC Ties Up With Hero MotoCorp To Bridge Digital Skill Gap At Dealearships

The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) and Hero MotoCorp have partnered to bridge the digital skills gap at auto dealerships in the country. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ASDC and Hero MotoCorp, this partnership aims to train dealership staff in an apprenticeship model. Both ASDC and Hero MotoCorp will focus on closing the supply gap of skilled workers in the automotive industry and will support the fulfilment of manpower requirements across the country.

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The partnership will also enhance ASDC's capacity and capabilities in providing various learning modules and certifications for automotive servicing and curriculum building along with faculty training to meet global standards. Hero MotoCorp, on the other hand, will provide the content of the digital learning program.

The partnership will focus on closing the supply gap of skilled workers in the automotive industry

Nikunj Sanghi, President of ASDC said, "We are extremely happy to partner with Hero MotoCorp, as it will allow us to reach a large number of youth, who can be skilled and subsequently gainfully employed in the industry. It is also important that the younger generation in the country put in their hearts to the jobs that they are performing in addition to their hands and minds. This alone will bring in the sense of pride in what they are doing, leading to a high-quality performance which is critical in leading the country to a leadership position in the world of manufacturing".

Naveen Chauhan, Head of Sales and After Sales, Hero MotoCorp said, "Through this strategic partnership, we will work with ASDC to upskill and reskill the workforce in the automotive industry. The industry has witnessed the advent of new technologies in the recent past and this trend will continue in the future as well. As the automotive industry is a large employer, there will be an increased demand for skilled manpower in the industry. To meet this demand, the gap between the skills available and the skills required will have to be bridged. We are happy to make a contribution to this process and empower the youth of the country."

As per the MoU, Hero MotoCorp will provide the content of the digital learning program.

The program will further enable the candidates to develop relevant skills on futuristic vehicles, including EV and HEV and become self-reliant further empowering for a bright future and fulfilling the broader vision of Skill India.

ASDC is an industry-led initiative promoted by ACMA, SIAM and FADA jointly with NSDC & the government of India to enhance the skill of the automotive industry to compete with international standards.