The Perodua Youth Training Programme

The Perodua Youth Training Programme is a corporate responsibility programme organised by Perodua for students who have completed their SPM and are interested in the automotive industry. Malaysian citizens are invited to apply for this programme, which is recognised by the National Vocational Training Council, Ministry of Human Resources.

Courses offered are as follows:
a. Motor Vehicle Mechanic – SKM Level 1
Automobile Painte – SKM Level 1
b. Training Period: 6 months (July – December)
(An allowance, transportation and lodging is provided)
c. Training Centre: Perodua Headquarters, Rawang

Qualifications:
a. SPM graduates (year 2010) with Malaysian citizenship
b. Passed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
c. Physically fit

How to apply?
1. Interested applicants must send their resume, photocopies of their IC, SPM results, school-leaving certificate and other relevant certificates (approved), as well as 2 recent passport-size photos to the following address:

Corporate Communications Department
Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd.
Sg Choh, Locked Bag 226,
48009 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

2. Please write Perodua Youth Training Programme – (name of course applied) on the top left corner of the envelope. Example: Perodua Youth Training Programme – (Motor Vehicle Mechanic)

3. Your complete application should reach us by 3rd June 2011.

4. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.Please call 03-6733 8888 ext. 3992 / 5463 for more information.

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