Skoda has found a unique way to motivate the youth for designing the project car. The automaker has selected some students from the Group Academy’s Dual Vocational Training in Mechatronics program to re-design a car. This endeavor marks the first-of-its-kind project in India, but Skoda has been carrying out similar initiatives globally for years.

The Azubi Student Car Project is now in its 9th edition, where vocational students in Mladá Boleslav have been designing their ideal car since 2014. In 2020, a similar project was conducted, featuring 26 male and 5 female students who created the Slavia Roadster.

About Skoda Student Project Car in India

This Project is a part of the Skill India initiative by Govt. of India. The mechatronics students selected the Rapid sedan and converted it into a convertible body style. This conversion of sedan to convertible attracts a lot of attention requiring utmost precision and skill. The project car bears a retractable Skoda logo on its hood where the winged arrow is upraised from the bonnet.

The design of the Project Rapid convertible features LED lights on the bonnet with an illuminated Skoda logo on the lid of the boot. The sedan is painted in contrast Royal Blue with scarlet red seats for a sporty appeal. While it also gets black and yellow accents on the character lines and brake calipers. Inside, the car gets a touchscreen infotainment system and a sporty exhaust.

SAVWPIL encourages new professionals

SAVWIPL Academy’s Dual Vocational Training in Mechatronics program is planning to add the Student Car Program to its syllabus. The academy intends to conduct one project per year and make the selection process more competitive. This program will offer a platform for students to showcase their ideas and gain practical knowledge in the mechatronics field.

The program is a full-time, 3.5-year course for 10th-grade students, modeled after a similar program in Germany. It enables school leavers to develop new technologies and hone their talents. It also allows the interns to apply their theoretical knowledge in more practical initiatives with confidence.

Official Statement

Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited said, “We are excited to introduce the Student Car project to India, providing vocational school pupils with a unique opportunity to design and create their dream car by rebuilding one of the cars from the Škoda portfolio while adding innovative ideas. This initiative reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting innovation in the Indian automotive industry. Such initiatives also create an opportunity for the realization of futuristic ideas by building prototypes with out-of-box thinking without the fear of failure. We are confident that this project will not only give students practical experience but also equip them with new skills and insights into various departments at Škoda Auto Volkswagen India. By stimulating the youth’s creativity and providing them with practical skills, this project will further support the Skill India initiative implemented by the Indian Government.”

Sarma Chillara, Group Head of HR and Administration Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited said, “As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India firmly believes that grooming the next generation of skilled professionals to adapt to this dynamic landscape is imperative. With a focus on practical learning and skill-building, our mechatronics program is tailored to empower students with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in the fast-paced automotive industry. It brings us great pleasure to witness our students collaborating on such a prestigious project.”

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