Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced that 100 young professionals will travel to Japan to participate in the prestigious Global Skill-Up Training (GST) program at Toyota Motor Corporation. This initiative underscores TKM’s commitment to developing globally competitive talent and aligns with India’s Skill India Mission as well as the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) — a collaborative skill development framework between the Governments of India and Japan.
The 11-month Global Skill-Up Training Program combines classroom learning with intensive on-the-job experience at Toyota’s facilities in Japan. Participants will gain in-depth exposure to Toyota’s core principles, while building critical skills in teamwork, adaptability, and cross-cultural collaboration. In addition, trainees receive orientation in Japanese language, culture, and civic responsibility, ensuring they are fully prepared to thrive in a global work environment.
Through this program, TKM continues to invest in the next generation of automotive professionals, fostering talent capable of contributing to both domestic and international automotive excellence.
The event was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Minister Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Skill Development, Government of Karnataka and Ms. Sonal Mishra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India along-with Toyota Kirloskar India Team.
Speaking on the initiative, Mr. G. Shankara, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “We at Toyota Kirloskar Motor are deeply committed to nurturing globally competitive talent from India. The Global Skill Up Training Program is more than just a learning opportunity; it is a journey to experience excellence, discipline, innovation, and respect on a global stage. Through this initiative, we aim to empower our youth with world class technical expertise and the values that define Toyota’s culture, while contributing to the Government of India’s Skill India vision. Together, we aspire to make India a global hub for people, solutions, and automobiles, and together we will make that vision a reality.”
Appreciating TKM’s training program, Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development, Government of Karnataka, “We are proud to see our youth getting access to this global opportunity with Toyota. This program aligns strongly with our vision to position Karnataka as a hub for advanced skills while empowering rural talent to access world-class career opportunities.”
Ms. Sonal Mishra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, “The collaboration between MSDE and Toyota under the TITP framework represents India’s growing role as a trusted global source of highly skilled professionals. This international apprenticeship opportunity will accelerate India’s contribution to global value chains and enable our youth to build future-ready careers.”
As an National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)-approved Sending Organization, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has facilitated the overseas training of over 1000 youth in countries including Japan, Jordan, Qatar, and Slovakia, reinforcing its commitment to advancing global mobility and cross-cultural learning. The TITP framework provides Indian youth with an opportunity to acquire international technical experience, contribute to Japan’s workforce, and return as globally skilled professionals ready to support India’s industrial growth.
Guided by the vision “Grow India and Grow with India” and the mission “Producing Happiness for All,” TKM believes that industrial progress and social progress must advance together. Since its establishment in 1997, the company has focused on developing people and creating shared value for the community through holistic learning and skilling initiatives.
