Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad (Cycle & Carriage) has launched the Cycle & Carriage Study Grant. This initiative is aimed at supporting the technical and vocational education of youth pursuing a career in Malaysia’s automotive sector. It was also launched in conjunction with its 120th anniversary here in Malaysia and is a way of how this long established company wants to give back to the community that it has been in over the years.
According to Cycle & Carriage, it is projected that the Malaysia will see an increase in demand for an additional 1.3 million Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) workers by 2020, which is actually next year by the way. There will always be an increase of demand for technical support in an industry like automotive maintenance and repair as more and more people buy their own transport and this transport would need maintenance in the long run. More vehicles means a need for more experts to maintain them. Cycle & Carriage has decided that a study grant would allow more the opportunity to pursue an education in the automotive industry and help those in need of assistance to continue their studies.
As such, the Cycle & Carriage Study Grant is designed to benefit local youth by supporting their access to quality technical and vocational education. This in turn will result in greater employment opportunities that spur economic growth and eventually help break the cycle of poverty. So each year, five candidates will be selected as recipients of the Cycle & Carriage Study Grant and they will each receive up to RM5,000 of annual bursary for a maximum of three years of studies.
“Education is key to alleviating poverty and improving one’s family standard of living. Equipped with the right skills, we believe that our empowered youth can make a positive and sustained impact not just to their families but also for the society at large. Through the Cycle & Carriage Study Grant, we are heartened to contribute our part in presenting an opportunity for young people to pursue a vocational education in the automotive field. Through the grant, our extensive network, growing customer base and the economy as a whole will stand to benefit from a growing pool of skilled talents,” said Cycle & Carriage Bintang CEO, Mr Wilfrid Foo.
“We are always investing in our people, systems and facilities. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of skilled talent into our network as they form the bedrock of our promise to deliver exceptional journeys at every customer touch point.” added Foo on this Study Grant, which is a way the company gives back and a way on how they invest in garnering new talent and skilled personnel in the long run.
The Cycle & Carriage Study Grant is open to Malaysian youths aged 16 years and above who are currently enrolled in or have secured a placement in an automotive course within a skills training institution accredited by the Department for Skill Development (DSD) of the Ministry of Human Resources or Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). The initiative is targeted at youths requiring financial assistance and who come from families with a monthly household income of RM3,000 and below.
The application process, which is conducted from March to April of each year, will be followed by an interview with the Cycle & Carriage selection committee in May. Other requirements include a minimum credit in English and Mathematics either at the Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) or Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) level.
As Cycle & Carriage are the largest Daimler AG certified Mercedes-Benz aftersales network in Malaysia, the company will also be able offer the youths quality hands-on experience, which is integral in the technical and vocational education. Grant recipients will be provided with paid internship opportunities within the Cycle & Carriage network for greater exposure to actual working environments, learning directly from qualified and experienced technicians.
Those interested can apply for the Cycle & Carriage Study Grant through http://bit.ly/CCBStudyGrant
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