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A student takes part in training under KGCCI\u2019s \u201cAusbildung\u201d program at Porsche Korea. (KGCCI)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Thursday that it would sign a memorandum of understanding Friday with the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry to introduce Germany\u2019s dual-track vocational training model to vocational high schools in Seoul and foster talent in the mobility sector.<\/p>\n

Under the agreement, the Seoul education office will introduce Germany\u2019s \u201cAusbildung\u201d system, a 36-month program combining company-based practical training with college-level classroom instruction.<\/p>\n

Students selected for the program will sign employment contracts with automotive firms and work as regular employees for two years while receiving hands-on training from certified instructors.<\/p>\n

They will also complete 12 months of coursework at partner colleges, which will operate dedicated Ausbildung classes within automotive engineering-related departments.<\/p>\n

Upon completing the program, students will receive certificates from the KGCCI and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a brand-specific technician certification and a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

KGCCI said it has independently operated the program in Korea since 2017, producing more than 270 graduates in partnership with four local colleges: Ajou Motor College, Yeoju Institute of Technology, Doowon University of Technology and Yeungnam University College.<\/p>\n

German carmakers including BMW Group, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Porsche are among the partner companies providing technical training.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s agreement will expand eligibility for the program to students enrolled in automotive-related courses at vocational high schools across Seoul, recruiting a total of 110 students across four job categories: general maintenance, body repair, automotive painting and service advice.<\/p>\n

The Seoul education office said it was the first regional education authority in South Korea to introduce the program citywide.<\/p>\n

The office will host a career fair on April 1 to provide vocational high school students with information on trainee recruitment for the Ausbildung program.<\/p>\n

seungku99@heraldcorp.com<\/p>\n

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