The National Arab Motors Company – Kia Jordan Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Establish an Electric Vehicle Training Workshop at The Theodor Schneller Institute

Amman – January 29

In a step aimed at developing the vocational education sector and enhancing technical skills in the field of electric vehicles, the National Arab Motors Company – Kia Jordan announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with The Theodor Schneller Institute.

The signing ceremony was attended by Amer Bajali, the managing director of the National Arab Motors Company – Kia Jordan, and Reverend Dr. Khaled Freij, Director of The Theodor Schneller Institute.

The memorandum aims to establish a specialized training workshop in electric vehicles at The Theodor Schneller Institute, with the goal of training and qualifying students using the latest technologies.

Amer Bajali expressed his pride in this collaboration, which will contribute to qualifying local expertise in the field of electric vehicles, a leading global industry. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to providing all necessary equipment and resources, equipping the workshop with the latest electric vehicle technologies. Bajali also emphasized that the Alayyan Group is always at the forefront of corporate social responsibility, supporting initiatives that contribute to the development and empowerment of local communities.

For his part, Reverend Dr. Khaled Freij stressed the importance of this partnership in developing vocational education. He noted that the school would provide the necessary support to ensure the success of this project by allocating suitable space for the workshop and promoting training programs in coordination with the company.

This memorandum comes in response to the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II, emphasizing the importance of strengthening partnerships between the private and public sectors to achieve sustainable development and advance vital sectors in the Kingdom.

The project has also been closely followed by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, who, during a visit to The Theodor Schneller Institute on October 28 of last year (2024), accompanied by the Minister of Education, reviewed the school’s programs and needs. The visit included plans for establishing a specialized vocational training workshop in electric vehicle maintenance.

This collaboration between the National Arab Motors Company – Kia Jordan and The Theodor Schneller Institute represents a model for translating the private sector’s role through social responsibility initiatives into building the national economy and achieving the Kingdom’s aspirations for comprehensive and sustainable development. This is achieved by supporting vocational education and providing training opportunities that enhance student competencies and prepare them for the growing local and global electric vehicle market.

The National Arab Motors Company – Kia Jordan is part of Alayyan Group, a leading institution in corporate social responsibility. The group is committed to supporting community initiatives that achieve sustainable development, particularly in advancing vocational education and advanced technologies such as electric vehicles. Believing in the importance of qualifying national talents and supporting the local economy, the group has demonstrated its steadfast commitment to providing training opportunities for the youth of the future. This collaboration reflects its ambitious vision of delivering added value to society.