UMW Toyota expands T-TEP to 25 institutions – RM20 Million invested, 7,000 trained so far

KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Toyota Motor has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand its Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP). It marks a pivotal milestone in its commitment to nurturing a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce for Malaysia.

Held at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, the ceremony was attended by leaders from the Ministry of Education, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), and private institutions, all aligned towards a common mission of elevating the nation’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) landscape.

Toyota Technical Education Program: Key highlights

• First launched in 1991, the Toyota Technical Education Program has evolved as a comprehensive and enduring industry-education partnership model.
• It has grown from just 5 to 25 private institutions across the country. All these institutions have adopted Toyota’s integrated training syllabus and have access to cutting-edge tools such as hybrid and electric engine simulators. 
• UMW Toyota has invested approximately RM 20 million in this extensive training program and has trained around 7,000 skilled graduates so far.
• With its 100 service centres and 3 manufacturing plants nationwide, the company offers real-world internship opportunities and exposure to industry-leading mobility technologies and innovations. 

Toyota Technical Education highlights the company’s forward-thinking approach to future mobility and workforce readiness and its belief in using education to uplift communities and industries. It also reflects Toyota’s broader corporate purpose—to Move Your World.

“T-TEP goes beyond preparing students for entry-level roles. It equips them with real-world experience and the mindset to grow into future leaders in the automotive field,” said Mr Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain, Executive Director of UMW Toyota Motor. 

“This program demonstrates how industry can play a proactive role in shaping a future-ready, high-income workforce that aligns with the goals of Malaysia’s National TVET Policy 2030,” he added.

“At UMW Toyota, we believe that true progress begins with people. T-TEP embodies our commitment to not only advance automotive excellence, but to uplift lives and communities through knowledge, opportunity, and purpose. As the industry evolves, we are deepening our investment in education and talent development to ensure that no one is left behind. This is how we move the world forward—by empowering individuals to move theirs,” said Datuk Ravindran K, President of UMW Toyota Motor.

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