GoMechanic has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Automobile Centre of Excellence (iACE), a joint initiative of the Government of Gujarat and Maruti Suzuki India, which is claimed to be the country’s first-of-its-kind center for automobile training with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technical labs.
Under the strategic partnership, GoMechanic and iACE will work together to uplift the existing ecosystem by up-skilling the automotive workforce. The MoU was signed by Rajiv Gandhi, Managing Director of iACE and a Member – Executive Board of Maruti Suzuki India.
GoMechanic’s strategic collaboration with iACE is a significant move towards advancing workforce development skills for over 5,000 service mechanics associated with its network of 600 workshop partners. Under the guidance of iACE, these mechanics will undergo phased upskilling programs designed to keep them abreast of the latest automotive technologies, including hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), keeping in mind the newest addition to the GoMechanic family – GoMechanic EV, a partnership with MoEVing and other key fleet aggregators.
Muskan Kakkar, COO and Co-Founder, GoMechanic said, “This collaboration is not just about upskilling; it’s a holistic effort to transform the automotive workforce. By integrating iACE’s expertise with GoMechanic’s extensive network, we aim to create a workforce that is not only technically proficient but also adaptive to the evolving automotive landscape. Through this collaboration, we also aim to create a pipeline of manpower by providing deserving individuals enrolled at iACE with employment opportunities, thereby contributing to the growth of skilled professionals in the Indian automotive sector.”
Rajiv Gandhi, CEO, iACE said, “The importance of skilled mechanics cannot be overstated, especially in India where the automotive industry is rapidly advancing. This initiative is not just about improving technical capabilities; it’s a commitment to staying ahead in the game, embracing upcoming technologies like hybrid and EVs, and ultimately enhancing consumer and employee satisfaction.”
Himanshu Arora, CEO & Co-Founder, GoMechanic added, “We’re proud to announce our collaboration with iACE, a step towards up skilling 5000 Mechanics yearly. At GoMechanic, our goal is clear – delivering robust, OEM-standard services.”
