- Aims to develop localized talent, minimize reliance on foreign workers
- will provide employment support for youth with professional automotive skills andamp; livelihood support.
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Yayasan Hasanah and Carsome Academy have partnered to provide scholarships for 25 students from B40 communities under Carsome Academy’s EmpowerYouth initiative. By granting them access to industry-aligned mechanical TVET programs, which aim to create sustainable incomes and close crucial skill spaces in the automotive labor, this partnership aims to boost underserved youth in remote Malaysia.
Yayasan Hasanah and the Ministry of Finance are both partners in the Hasanah Special Grant, which supports the EmpowerYouth initiative.
It seeks to generate good shift by equipping younger individuals with complex mechanical skills, leadership advancement, and livelihood support. Participants will receive a one-off transfer allowance to go Carsome Academy in Petaling Jaya, along with a monthly allowance covering living expenses, accommodation, and go.
Additionally, Carsome Academy offers award fees that are up to 30 % cheaper. This collaboration aims to cultivate skilled technicians while reducing reliance on foreign labour, aligning with Malaysia’s growing automotive sector, which was projected to reach a market value of US$ 8.32 billion ( RM37 billion ) in 2024.
Yayasan Hasanah’s director and managing director Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki stated that the organization’s goal is to equip our children with future-ready knowledge through quality TVET instruction that leads to long-term jobs. This association with Carsome Academy is an expense in their potential, preparing them with industry-relevant mechanical skills, hands-on education in Carsome seminars, and the confidence to create livelihoods.
” Beyond themselves, through initiatives like EmpowerYouth , these individuals are not only securing economic opportunities but also contributing to Malaysia’s advancement in the automotive sector, while uplifting their families and communities,” she added.
The co-founder and CEO of Carsome Academy, Teoh Jiun Ee, said,” Working with Yayasan Hasanah on this initiative is a crucial step in our shared goal of uplifting underserved communities. By empowering young people with the leadership and technical competencies necessary for success, we are also assisting them in establishing a brighter future for both themselves and their families.
According to him,” the grant’s structure ensures that students and their families don’t have to pay for moving to urban areas to study and find employment opportunities that will enhance their economic prospects.”
This collaboration is a part of Yayasan Hasanah’s commitment to promote inclusive and sustainable development in Malaysia. By partnering with Carsome Academy, the grant ensures that young individuals, particularly from rural B40 communities, receive the technical, personal, and professional support needed to thrive in a competitive job market. The ten-month program’s goal is to bridge skills gaps in the automotive industry while also providing holistic personal development through additional modules like CV writing, interview skills, IT proficiency, and leadership training.
Key areas of collaboration include:
- 25 underprivileged youth receive full scholarships to attend Carsome Academy’s TVET programs.
- Comprehensive TVET training, combining practical and classroom learning, with a 70 % focus on hands-on experience.
- Livelihood support to reduce students ‘ financial burdens, including living expenses, accommodation, and travel allowances.
- On-the-job training with major automotive industry players such as Carsome, Proton, and Chery.
- developing career paths to help participants acquire skills appropriate for the needs of the automotive industry.
Upon graduation, students will be prepared for roles such as service advisors, junior inspectors, and automotive technicians.