THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Govt kickstarts education scheme to upskill e-vehicle workforce

Govt kickstarts education scheme to upskill e-vehicle workforce

The ministries of Industry and of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation have joined with the Vocational Education Commission to produce skilled personnel for Thailand’s next-generation automotive industry.

The three agencies will collaborate to develop courses and activities for both students and teachers in order to upskill the workforce.
The Higher Education Ministry will also work with the sector to survey demand for personnel. The findings will be used to plan education strategies for universities and related institutes.
Higher Education Ministry permanent secretary Sirirurg Songsivilai said that the next generation automotive sector, especially the electric-vehicle sector, demands workers with different skillsets from those in the conventional vehicle industry. 
He added that the next generation automotive sector would need an estimated additional 10,000 workers.
The three partners will also promote the production of e-motorcycles, capitalising on R&D networks to support their projects.
National Science and Technology Development Agency president Narong Sirilertworakul said that Thailand should focus on production of e-motorcycles, e-buses, and e-boats, where the country already has expertise. Thailand can tap the world market with its own brands of these products, he added.

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