- Aims to develop localized talent, minimize reliance on foreign workers
- will provide youth with vocational support and specialized mechanical skills.
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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 access to industry-aligned mechanical TVET programs, which aim to promote sustainable incomes and close crucial skill gaps in the automotive labor, this collaboration aims to improve underserved youngsters in rural Malaysia.
The Ministry of Finance and Yayasan Hasanah both support the EmpowerYouth initiative through a Hasanah Special Grant.
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 is providing over 30 % off of the award cost. 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 efforts like EmpowerYouth , these people are not only achieving economic opportunities but also contributing to Malaysia’s progress in the mechanical field, while uplifting their families and communities,” she added.
The co-founder and CEO of Carsome Academy, Teoh Jiun Ee, said,” Our collaboration 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 opening doors for them in the automotive industry as well as aiding them in creating a brighter future for 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 result 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 aims to bridge skills gaps in the automotive industry while offering 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.
- Development of a career path to help participants acquire skills that are in line with the needs of the automotive industry.
Upon graduation, students will be prepared for roles such as service advisors, junior inspectors, and automotive technicians.