{
  "id": 16713368,
  "title": "Mercedes-Benz Korea marks 20 years of technician training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/mercedes-benz-korea-marks-20-years-of-technician-training-16713368",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T06:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261027/mercedes-benz-korea-marks-20-years-of-technician-training"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mercedes-Benz Korea is commemorating the 20th anniversary of its automotive technician training program by bolstering a talent development pipeline, according to the company's announcement on Tuesday. The manufacturer has devised a range of education initiatives under the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, beginning with the Mobile Academy industry-academia partnership program and progressing to the Automotive Electric Traineeship (AET) and further technical training for technicians within its authorized service network.\n\nEstablished in 2014, Mobile Academy provides high school and university students with insights into automotive industry career opportunities through lectures, technical education, and mentorship from professionals in the field. Its university program additionally acquaints students with job openings at authorized dealerships, enabling them to grasp workplace requirements and explore potential career paths.\n\nFor students aiming to pursue specialized technical careers, the subsequent stage is the Automotive Electric Traineeship (AET), as Mercedes-Benz Korea prepares to continue its commitment to nurturing skilled technicians.",
  "summary": "Mercedes-Benz Korea is marking the 20th anniversary of its automotive technician training program by strengthening a talent development pipeline that connects early career exploration with specialized training and employment, the carmaker said Tuesday. The automaker has built a series of education programs through the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, starting with…",
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}