Mercedes-Benz Korea marks 20 years of technician training

Mercedes-Benz Korea is marking the 20th anniversary of its automotive technician training program by strengthening a talent development pipeline that connects early career exploration with specialized training and employment, the carmaker said Tuesday. The automaker has built a series of education programs through the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, starting with the Mobile Academy industry-academia partnership program and extending to the Automotive Electric Traineeship (AET) and subsequent technical training for technicians working in its authorized service network. Launched in 2014, Mobile Academy helps high school and university students explore career opportunities in the automotive industry through lectures, technical education and mentoring from industry professionals. Its university program also introduces students to job openings at authorized dealerships, giving them opportunities to understand workplace requirements and explore potential career paths. The next step for students seeking specialized technical careers is AET, which Mercedes-Benz Kor