College to offer BMW-backed apprenticeships

BMW Group Thailand and Don Bosco Technological College recently announced a partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch the BMW service apprentice programme.
The partnership will help foster the potential of vocational students in achieving automotive skills and knowledge at an international standard.
The MoU was signed by the representatives from both organisations, and witnessed by the school faculty and students at Don Bosco Technological College.
BMW Group Thailand initiated the BMW service apprentice programme in 2012 in collaboration with the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce and BMW authorised dealers.
Participating students have been provided with technical knowledge and skills through theoretical and on-the-job training at the BMW Training Centre supported by BMW certified technicians from authorised dealers.
The partnership aims to elevate Thai vocational education to match the German higher-education standard. This year, 14 students from high vocational certificate classes have been taking part in the programme, and the college plans to attract another 25 students next year.
In addition to gaining technical knowledge and skills training, students are granted a full scholarship from BMW Group Thailand and will be employed by a BMW authorised dealer after a probation period.
The BMW service apprentice programme is part of the German-Thai Dual Excellence Education (GTDEE) programme. Developed in Germany, the programme has achieved outstanding success and has been adopted by many countries.