Hyundai Motor’s Talent Academy Cultivates Next Generation of Global Service Professionals
- Company invites 28 outstanding students and instructors from academic-industry partner institutions across eight countries in Asia and Europe for mobility training
- Training held at Cheonan Global Learning Center covers EV and battery fundamentals, E-GMP and ADAS
- Participants tour Hyundai Motor Group facilities including a steel manufacturing plant, vehicle production lines and an advanced maintenance center
- Instructor-led curriculum development creates sustainable talent pipeline for future service professionals across global markets
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Hyundai Motor Company has concluded its 2026 Hyundai Service Talent Academy training program, a five-day initiative that develops the next generation of global service professionals.
Held annually, the program invites outstanding talent from Hyundai Motor’s global academic-industry partner institutions for specialized training in Korea.
This year’s program brought together 18 outstanding students and 10 instructors from partner institutions across eight countries in Asia and Europe – Nepal, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Türkiye, Poland and Singapore.
Running from Sept. 14–18, the program combined advanced mobility training with tours of key Hyundai Motor Group sites, equipping participants with the required technical skills to support customers worldwide.
Cultivating outstanding global service talent means building deeper customer trust in Hyundai Motor worldwide. We will continue supporting the growth of future service professionals through academic-industry partnerships.
What Technical Training Did Participants Receive?
Participants completed hands-on technical training at Hyundai Motor's Cheonan Global Learning Center, gaining practical experience in:
- Electric vehicle and battery fundamentals
- Vehicle communication networks
- Charging systems
- E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) platform technology
- ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems)
The curriculum was designed around direct engagement with real components and equipment, helping participants build the maintenance skills required of future service professionals.
How Did Participants Experience Hyundai Motor Group's Full Value Chain?
Throughout the program, participants visited key facilities spanning Hyundai Motor Group's integrated value chain. The itinerary included visits to:
- Hyundai Steel Dangjin Plant: Participants learned about steel manufacturing processes, gaining insight into how raw materials are transformed into advanced steel used in vehicle production.
- Hyundai Motor Asan Plant: The group toured vehicle production lines and assembly operations, observing how components come together to build a finished vehicle.
- Goyang Hightech Center: Participants explored advanced maintenance technologies and service procedures, gaining firsthand exposure to the diagnostic tools and techniques used to support vehicles after they reach customers.
- Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang: Participants experienced Hyundai Motor’s brand space, exploring its vehicle lineups and design philosophy.
These visits gave participants a contextual understanding of how each stage – from steel manufacturing to production to service – contributes to vehicle quality and customer satisfaction.
How Does the Program Create Lasting, Scalable Impact?
The 10 instructors will return to their home institutions to develop and deliver Hyundai Motor-specialized curricula, sharing what they have learned with future students.
Through this approach, Hyundai Motor expects its service talent development expertise to spread across global academic-industry networks and cultivate the next generation of service professionals.
What's Next for Program Graduates?
Equipped with the knowledge and practical skills gained through the program, the 18 students will continue developing their careers in the automotive service sector in their home countries.
Hyundai Motor will work with local educational institutions, overseas subsidiaries and dealer networks to create pathways for qualified graduates to pursue opportunities within Hyundai Motor’s global sales and service network.
