SHAH ALAM: Yayasan Hasanah and Carsome Academy have partnered to provide scholarships to 25 students from B40 communities under the EmpowerYouth+ initiative by Carsome Academy.
The collaboration aims to uplift the underserved youth in rural Malaysia by providing them access to Carsome Academy’s industry-aligned automotive TVET programmes that are designed to create sustainable livelihoods and bridge critical skills gaps in the automotive workforce.
The EmpowerYouth+ initiative is supported by Yayasan Hasanah and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) under the Hasanah Special Grant (HSG).
Upon recruitment, the participants will receive a one-off relocation allowance to the Carsome Academy in Petaling Jaya as well as a monthly stipend that covers living expenses, accommodation, and travel.
Carsome Academy will also be offering over 30% discounts on the scholarship fee.
This collaboration also aims to foster the growth of skilled technicians while addressing the over-reliance on foreign labour.
Teoh (left) with Yayasan Hasanah chief programme officer Intan Zalila Mohd Yusof at the launch of the programme.
Yayasan Hasanah trustee and managing director Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki said the organisation aimed to go beyond just providing equitable access to education but also equipping youth with future-ready skills through quality TVET training that leads to sustainable careers.
"This partnership with Carsome Academy is an investment in their potential, preparing them with industry-relevant automotive skills, hands-on training in Carsome workshops, and the confidence to build livelihood beyond themselves," she said.
Carsome group co-founder and Carsome Academy CEO Teoh Jiun Ee said the partnership with Yayasan Hasanah is an important step towards the shared goal of uplifting underserved communities.
"By providing young people with both the technical skills and the leadership qualities needed for success, we are not only opening doors for them in the automotive industry, we are also helping them shape a brighter future for themselves and their families.
"The mechanics of the grant is also designed to ensure both students and their families need not worry about the cost of relocating to urban areas to study and find work opportunities that will improve the economic opportunities," he said.
