Global Capability Center (GCC) of Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider and a Fortune 500 company, in Hyderabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad (IMT Hyderabad). The MoU entails launching a professional training program focused on producing workforce ready graduates in the finance domain and thereby contribute to developing Hyderabad’s talent ecosystem.
Over the course of the three-year collaboration, students will be provided with best-in-class learning environment, which mirrors the dynamic industry ecosystem, through a comprehensive training module. Access to industry best practices, resources, global training and curriculum and hands-on labs will be provided to facilitate impactful skill development.
Talking about the association, Mr. Mahender Dubba, Managing Director at Advance Auto Parts India GCC said, “The Retail Automotive Aftermarket industry is undergoing rampant transformation with the acceleration of digitization. Value creation and business models are being reshaped to help companies ride this tide of disruption. This invariably creates a huge demand for talent that have vocational competence across IT, Engineering, and finance management.
This collaboration is an essential step towards meeting this requirement and reducing the gap between academia and the industry. We are excited to partner with a prestigious institute like Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad that also believes in providing education that matches contemporary business requirements.
Our courses and training programs will offer practical programs featuring tailored business training modules, thereby giving student’s an opportunity to graduate with recognized tertiary qualifications and highly employable and in-demand credentials.”
Ms. Vibhuti Lall, HR Leader at Advance Auto Parts India GCC said, “In line with our cultural values of Inspire, Serve and Grow, we at Advance are committed to cultivating and developing talent. To make cutting-edge education and job readiness as broadly available as possible, we recently signed an MoU with two prestigious colleges in Hyderabad.
Continuing our focus on collaborating with partners to advance this cause, we are thrilled to associate with IMT Hyderabad. The curriculum curated for IMT Hyderabad, includes research, case studies, coaching, guest lectures and CSR events to groom the students in finance management. The program is designed to help students keep up with the dynamic industry and make meaningful contributions to business growth.”
