Hyundai Motor PH launches educational program for disadvantaged youth

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has launched an educational aid and program that will provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth.

Made in collaboration with Don Bosco Institute of Makati (DBIM) and the Department of Education Taguig City and Pateros (DEPED TAPAT) school division, the Korean automotive manufacturer’s local arm unveiled the “Hyundai Accelerate” program.

The agreement for the initiative, which targets students who are passionate about the future of automotive and mobility, was officially signed last June 27.

In a statement, HMPH said that the Hyundai Accelerate is envisioned to support the access of Filipino youth to quality technical education and turn them into holistic professionals. At the same time, it will serve as a reflection of the brand’s strengthened commitment as an aftersales provider.

“At Hyundai Motor, we have a strong commitment to give back to society. This is rooted from our brand vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ wherein we believe that mobility is more than going from one place to another, rather connecting people with quality time and enabling them to get more out of life — which led us to forming ‘Hyundai Accelerate’,” HMPH President Dongwook Lee said.

“It is our grassroots scholarship program dedicated to providing Filipino senior high school graduates an opportunity for further studies. This project is a special one, as it not only cultivates teaching moments, but more importantly uplifts the lives of our future mentees — let alone our first major CSR ad hoc as HMPH. So, we look forward to meeting our first batch of scholars and becoming a part of their journey,” he added.

For this year, HMPH will enroll 40 qualified individuals from the National Capital Region under the school’s automotive string. The first 10 will be nominated by DepEd TAPAT, and the rest shall be screened and endorsed by the local government units of Pasig (15) and Quezon City (15).

The scholars will undergo an eight-month classroom-based and practical lesson combined with a four-month on-the-job training at their nearest Hyundai service center. There shall also be quarterly and mid-term progress reports to assess the competency and commitment level for possible employment with HMPH’s dealer partners.

Photos from Hyundai Motor Philippines

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